Fan's expression after a selfie with M S Dhoni is winning hearts online

Former Indian captain was attending a friend's birthday party

Last updated: June 25, 2025 | 14:53

Jai Rai, Assistant Editor

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Fan's expression after a selfie with M S Dhoni is winning hearts online

Dubai: A fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on cloud nine after she got an opportunity to get a selfie with the cricket super star.

The former Indian captain was attending a friend's birthday party when the girl requested for a selfie. The Chennai Super Kings captain readily agreed and posed. The girl then goes through the picture and is all smiles for the great click she managed to get.

The cricketer who usually keeps his personal life away from the public eye has also been praised for his simplicity in attending his friend's birthday party.

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Dhoni was recently inducted into the elite ICC Hall of Fame. As Test captain, Dhoni led India in 60 matches, achieving 27 victories. In ODIs, he captained India in 200 matches, securing 110 wins against 74 losses.

“It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,” he said.

Jai RaiAssistant Editor

Jai is a seasoned journalist with more than two decades of experience across India and the UAE, specialising in sports reporting. Throughout his distinguished career, he has had the privilege of covering some of the biggest names and events in sports, including cricket, tennis, Formula 1 and golf. A former first-division cricket league captain himself, he brings not only a deep understanding of the game but also a cricketer's discipline to his work. His unique blend of athletic insight and journalistic expertise gives him a wide-ranging perspective that enriches his storytelling, making his coverage both detailed and engaging. Driven by an unrelenting passion for sports, he continues to craft compelling narratives that resonate with readers. As the day winds down for most, he begins his work, ensuring that the most captivating stories make it to the print edition in time for readers to receive them bright and early the next morning.