• Former India captain MS Dhoni was seen keeping a close eye on ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission.

  • Dhoni celebrated India's historic landing on the uncharted south pole of the moon in a subtle manner.

WATCH: MS Dhoni and Ziva celebrate Chandrayaan-3 historic landing on the moon
MS Dhoni and Ziva celebrate Chandrayaan-3's successful landing on the moon (Image Source: Twitter)

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India’s space agency ISRO successfully accomplished the landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the uncharted south pole of the moon on Wednesday (August 23). The monumental event was not only celebrated by the whole nation but people around the globe. India’s legendary cricketer, MS Dhoni, and his daughter Ziva Dhoni were also among the ones filled with pride after the historic achievement. The joyous reaction of the father-daughter duo celebrating India’s iconic feat has been winning many hearts on the internet.

MS Dhoni’s subtle celebration

Known for his calm and composed demeanour both on and off the cricket field, former India captain Dhoni was captivated by the live coverage of Chandrayaan-3’s landing. Like millions of Indians, Dhoni was also glued to the television in a gym and eagerly awaited the historic moment. However, his celebration after the landing stood out from others for its subtlety and authenticity.

Rather than extravagant displays of jubilation, Dhoni’s expression of excitement came in the form of a simple gesture as he was seen clapping on his thigh in a hearty manner. The simple celebration showcased his modesty and genuine pride in India’s scientific achievements. The video capturing this heartfelt moment has ever since gone viral on the internet, drawing admiration from fans and netizens alike.

Also WATCH: Team India cheers as Chandrayaan-3 achieves historic moon landing; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli laud ISRO

Here’s the video:

Ziva Dhoni’s delightful reaction

Dhoni’s young daughter, Ziva, also joined her father in the celebration from the home and stole the spotlight with her adorable reaction. Ziva’s exuberance was palpable as she jumped for joy in front of the TV screen after the Chandrayaan-3’s landing was confirmed. Her innocent and heartwarming reaction resonated with people across the country, spreading positivity. Her contagious delight won many hearts on the internet.

It is worth mentioning that Dhoni has always shown his love for the country and is also designated as Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian army. On the work front, the Jharkhand cricketer is currently enjoying a break from cricket following Chennai Super King’s (CSK) record fifth title triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

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VISHWANATH HARIHARAN
Vishwanath Hariharan is Content Strategist at CricketTimes.com. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. From breaking news stories to in-depth features and opinion pieces, he has covered a wide range of topics. Vishwanath is very fond of watching cricket. Like many others, he too grew up watching, playing, and imitating his favourite players of the game. MS Dhoni is like a demigod to him. You can connect with him at vishwanath.hariharan@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter & Linkedin.