Deepak Chahar’s heartfelt gesture towards MS Dhoni at Wankhede shared their enduring bond amid IPL 2026 action.
Deepak Chahar created a moment that instantly won hearts across the cricketing world as he reunited with his former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on April 22, 2026.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 clash, Chahar was seen touching Dhoni’s feet to pay his respects highlighting the deep bond the duo share after years together at Chennai Super Kings.
The heartwarming gesture came during a casual pre-match interaction, but it quickly turned into a viral moment on social media.
Over the years, Chahar has often credited Dhoni for backing him during tough phases and helping him evolve into a reliable match-winner with the ball.
Nevertheless, before that moment MI also shared a fun video on their social media handle where MS Dhoni was hilariously found saying, “Tu aya sath mein camera le aya baat nahi kar payenge hum (You came along with the camera, now we can’t talk)”.
Their relationship goes beyond just captain and player. Whether it was Dhoni guiding Chahar in high-pressure death overs or supporting him during injury setbacks, the bond has remained strong even after team changes.
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CSK and MI’s IPL 2026 Campaign So Far
Speaking of form, both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have had a mixed start to IPL 2026. CSK currently sit in the lower half of the table with 2 wins from 6 matches, holding 4 points and a net run rate of -0.780.
Mumbai Indians haven’t fared much better either. They also have 2 wins from 6 games, with 4 points and a slightly better net run rate of +0.067.
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