Published 15:23 IST, May 4th 2023

Pilot turns out to be huge MS Dhoni fan, makes special request to CSK skipper in plane

The pilot also revealed that he is a huge fan of Dhoni several times throughout the flight. The video shows other passengers recording the pilot's gesture.

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Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians: In a heartwarming gesture, pilot of plane carrying Chennai Super Kings players made a special request to former India captain MS Dhoni. In a video that is going viral on social media, pilot was heard asking Dhoni to continue as captain of CSK for a few more years. pilot also revealed that he is a huge fan of Dhoni several times throughout flight. video shows or passengers recording pilot's gesture for Dhoni. 

"Please continue to be captain of CSK. I am huge fan," pilot can be heard saying in video that is doing rounds on various social media handles. 

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ongoing season could be Dhoni's last in IPL given that he is 41 years old and doesn't play any or competitive cricket or than that for Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni had said last year that he would retire from sport only after playing his last match at Chepauk Stadium, which he got opportunity to do in 2023 edition as IPL returned to its usual home-and-away format. 

Also Read: IPL 2023: Srikanth Blesses MS Dhoni In Wholesome Video Ahead Of MI vs CSK; Watch

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Dhoni is one of greatest players to represent India at international level. He has won every ICC trophy as captain of country, a feat yet to be achieved by any or captain in world. Dhoni helped India win ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 followed by a Cricket World Cup in 2011 and a Champions Trophy in 2013. India have also won Test mace under Dhoni's captaincy. 

Dhoni will next be seen in action during CSK's third match of season against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Chennai lost ir first match against defending champions Gujarat Titans on March 31 before registering ir maiden win of season against Luckw Super Giants earlier this week. 

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Also Read: Former Pakistan Captain Explains What Separates Dhoni From Kohli, Tendulkar And Gavaskar

CSK Team 2023: Full squad

MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Maesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh ekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma.

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21:51 IST, April 7th 2023