IPL 2026: [WATCH] MS Dhoni Shares Adorable Moment With Young Fan Ahead Of MI vs CSK Match

Former MS Dhoni, who used to captain Chennai Super Kings, shared a sweet moment with a young fan before their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23.

The full CSK team, including Dhoni, reached Mumbai on April 19 for this big match. They came after losing their previous game by 10 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 18. This was their fourth loss in six matches this season.

So far in IPL 2026, CSK has won 2 matches and lost 4. Now, they will look to make a strong comeback against their rivals Mumbai Indians and get their campaign back on track in this important stage of the tournament.

MS Dhoni Wins Hearts with Sweet Interaction with Young Fan

As Chennai Super Kings gets ready for an important and highly awaited match against Mumbai Indians, MS Dhoni shared a short but sweet moment with a young fan after practice at Wankhede Stadium.

In a video that is going viral on social media, especially X, a young fan walked up to Dhoni with a small bat and his photo frame after the training session. Dhoni first signed the mini bat, then took a photo with the boy, and also signed the photo frame.

While giving the items back, Dhoni told the boy that the bat was for him and the photo frame was for his father. He then posed for one more quick picture, and the moment quickly spread across social media.

The former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is known for being humble and calm off the field. Even after achieving so much success and becoming one of the greatest captains in cricket, he stays simple and easy to approach.

Small gestures like these continue to win fans' hearts and often go viral beyond the IPL. Even while CSK is preparing for an important match against Mumbai Indians, Dhoni once again showed why fans love him so much.

Will MS Dhoni Play Against Mumbai Indians? Big Question Ahead of Clash

MS Dhoni has not played since the start of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 season. He missed the early matches because of a calf injury he picked up before their first game against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.

There were chances that Dhoni would return for the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad after completing his recovery, but he was not included in the playing XI. His absence was clearly felt, as CSK struggled and couldn't perform well in important moments of the game.

It is still not confirmed whether Dhoni will play against Mumbai Indians. However, he was seen doing wicketkeeping practice during a nets session at Wankhede Stadium, which suggests he might return soon.

MS Dhoni's chances of playing against Mumbai Indians will most likely be decided at the toss, when the team management makes a final call based on his fitness and readiness for the match.