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The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow witnessed a heartwarming moment of nostalgia on Monday night, as two stalwarts of Indian cricket, MS Dhoni and Zaheer Khan were seen catching up after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
MS Dhoni reunites with Zaheer Khan in the IPL 2025
The duo, who shared countless memories on the field during their time with the Indian national team, shared a light-hearted chat that had fans across the globe reminiscing about the golden era of Indian cricket. Zaheer, currently serving as the mentor for LSG, and Dhoni, who led India to the historic 2011 World Cup win, enjoyed a warm post-match interaction. The LSG franchise captured this nostalgic reunion and posted a video on social media with the simple yet powerful caption: “Nostalgia bhi kya cheez hai”. The clip, showing two legends in conversation, instantly struck a chord with viewers, taking them back to the days when Dhoni’s calm captaincy and Zaheer’s match-winning spells were the cornerstone of India’s victories.
Here’s the video:
Nostalgia bhi kya cheez hai 🥹 pic.twitter.com/sModEg2JQc
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 15, 2025
Dhoni turns back the clock with match-winning cameo for CSK against LSG
Not only did Dhoni reconnect with his old teammate, but he also turned back time with his performance on the field. The 43-year-old veteran wicketkeeper was named Player of the Match for his explosive 26 off just 11 deliveries, a trademark Dhoni finish that guided CSK to a successful chase of 167, with three balls to spare. The crowd roared as Dhoni unleashed his powerful shots and classic finish under pressure, a throwback to the Dhoni of old, who once thrived in high-stakes run chases for both India and CSK.
Recently, Dhoni has once again taken up the captaincy mantle for CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of IPL 2025 with a fractured elbow. CSK after making a statement in the season opener with a win against Mumbai Indians, but inconsistency crept in soon after. The team suffered five consecutive defeats, raising concerns about their campaign. However, the morale-boosting win over LSG – led by a vintage Dhoni finish – has reignited hopes of a turnaround. With the iconic Wankhede Stadium next on the itinerary, CSK will again lock horns with Mumbai on April 20, in what promises to be another blockbuster clash.
