"As Soon As I Heard...": Sunil Gavaskar On Prompt Decision To Take MS Dhoni's Autograph
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As MS Dhoni and CSK players were doing a lap around the Chepauk to give goodies to the fans, Sunil Gavaskar, who is part of the IPL commentary team, ran towards the wicketkeeper-batter and took his autograph on his shirt.
After his side's loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League 2023 match, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni was seen sharing a heartwarming moment with legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. As Dhoni and CSK players were doing a lap around the Chepauk to give goodies to the fans, Gavaskar, who is currently part of the commentary team for IPL 2023, ran towards the wicketkeeper-batter and took his autograph on his shirt. After that the duo also shared a hug. Proof that @msdhoni is the legend of legends!During @ChennaiIPL's lap of honour for their wonderful fans, #SunilGavaskar rushed to Dhoni and a truly #Yellovemoment was created by the two legends!Tune-in to #IPLOnStar LIVE every day.#BetterTogether pic.twitter.com/hzDDdMkYjG
After that moment, Gavaskar revealed that he was not prepared for it and as soon as he got to know about it, he borrowed a pen to get the autograph of Dhoni.
"I borrowed a pen as soon as I heard they are going to do this thing (taking a lap around the Chepauk). So, I kept it with me. Thank you, so much," said Gavaskar on Star Sports.
"Who doesn't love him? What he has done for Indian cricket over the years, it's been amazing. For me, the most important thing is the kind of role model he has been. There are so many youngsters in India who look up to him. The way he has handled himself has been absolutely fantastic," added the India legend.
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