"I'm Here For Dhoni": 82-Year-Old Woman's Tribute For MS Dhoni Wins Internet
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The 82-year-old said that she is MS Dhoni's "constant fan" and "biggest cheerleader."
Former India captain and wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is one of the most respected and loved cricketers around the world. Regarded as "Captain Cool", he has one of the most inspiring journeys in sports history. He continues to inspire the young generation with his dedication and seriousness towards his goal. This is one of the reasons that fans continue to show their love and admiration towards the star player despite his retirement from international cricket three years back. Recently, an 82-year-old woman's tribute to the cricketer went viral on the internet and is winning hearts.
Janaki Paati, a die-hard fan of MS Dhoni, recently attended a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match and her excitement knew no bounds. In a heartfelt message, she said that she had been following his career since his 2004 debut and that he had given her so much happiness over the years. She talked about how she views watching Dhoni play as the greatest self-care ritual, recalling the happiness she experienced when she watched cricket great Sachin Tendulkar perform.
Ms Paati also shared a video in which she is seen getting ready to watch the IPL match and later cheering for the player and enjoying the match in the stadium. At one point in the video, she is also seen holding a poster that reads, "I'm 82. I'm here for Dhoni."