Published 19:30 IST, May 23rd 2023

IPL 2023: Harbhajan Singh narrates never-heard-before story about MS Dhoni's love for CSK

MS Dhoni's ever-lasting presence for Chennai Super Kings has been a big blessing for the Indian Premier League franchise throughout the years.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's association with Chennai Super Kings goes back a long way in Indian Premier League. former Indian skipper was picked by CSK as a marquee player back in 2008, inaugural season of league and since n he has had a never-ending bond with Sourn giants. Except for 2016 and 2017 seasons, he has been ever-present across all  campaigns for   'Men in Yellow'

Harbhajan Singh emerged as one of ace off-spinners to grace st of IPL as he was part of many IPL franchises in his elongated career. He represented CSK from 2018 to 2020 and lifted his fourth IPL in his maiden season with four-time winners. 

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Harbhajan Singh narrates emotional MS Dhoni story

While interacting on Star Sports former Mumbai Indians spinner spilled beans on an emotional MS Dhoni incident. 42-year-old revealed day Dhoni had cried. former Indian skipper is kwn to be a strong character on field and doesn't really emote barring a few rare occasions and all those moments too happen to be off camera

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Harbhajan said, “re is a story which I want to share. Back in 2018, when CSK made a comeback to this league after a 2-year ban, re was a team dinner. I have heard saying that ‘Men don’t cry’, but MS Dhoni cried on that night. He became emotional. I think one kws about this. Right, Imran (Tahir)?

Imran Tahir who also donned CSK shirt for a few seasons dded positively.

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“Yes, of course.

“Even I was re. It was a very emotional moment for him (MS Dhoni). Looking at him like that, I came to kw how close this team is to his heart. He considers team as his family. It was very emotional for all of us.,”

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“We came back after 2 years and won trophy. And when people give your team tag of ‘buddhe’ (old men), and even I was in squad that season, but we won title. I am very proud of that victory.”

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CSK will face Gujarat Titans in a crucial qualifier 1 on Tuesday at Chepauk Stadium. Hardik Pandya's side are defending champions and y will want to put ir best foot forward to outplay four times champions. match will be played at Chepauk, Chennai.

19:22 IST, May 23rd 2023