CSK captain MS Dhoni's touching airport moment with wheelchair-bound elderly fan goes viral, wins millions of hearts

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni’s sweet moment with a wheelchair-bound elderly fan at the airport won millions of hearts. Despite being 43 years of age, MS Dhoni continues to be a prominent figure in Indian cricket, maintaining his status as one of the most discussed athletes and a highly popular and recognisable player nationwide.

MS Dhoni obliges elderly fan with a selfie

His reappointment as captain of the Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2025 season has further amplified the attention surrounding him this year. Demonstrating his enduring connection with his fanbase, Dhoni was recently captured in a heartwarming interaction with an elderly admirer at an airport.

In a video that circulated on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), shared by a fan page, Dhoni is seen navigating through an airport terminal accompanied by a security chain. However, despite the necessary security measures befitting his celebrity status, Dhoni graciously acceded to a request from a fan in a wheelchair who wished to take a selfie with the legendary cricketer.

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The circulating video on social media captured the attention of fans, who lauded Dhoni's willingness to pause and share a moment with the elderly supporter. Notably, he took his time to ensure the selfie camera was properly positioned, adding to the heartwarming nature of the interaction.

If we look at the recent turn of event in the CSK set up, Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined due to a hairline fracture in his elbow. This led to the return of MS Dhoni to the captaincy role for the remainder of the 2025 season. CSK have faced a challenging campaign so far in the ongoing IPL 2025, recording only two wins against five defeats. However, their most recent match saw a crucial win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Dhoni played a key role in CSK's successful chase at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, delivering a vintage performance by scoring an unbeaten 26 runs off just 11 balls. His contribution in the final over was instrumental in sealing the victory for his team. Following a streak of five consecutive losses, this win was vital in keeping CSK's playoff aspirations alive as the season progresses.

After their win over LSG, CSK received a six-day break before their next match. MS Dhoni-led CSK are scheduled to play take on Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 20.