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[Watch] MSD Receives Warm Hug From Hardik Pandya Ahead Of High Voltage MI-CSK Clash

Akshita Patel

Hardik Pandya reunites with MS Dhoni [Source: @mipaltan/X.com]Hardik Pandya reunites with MS Dhoni [Source: @mipaltan/X.com]

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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was seen hugging CSK legend MS Dhoni during a practice session held in Chennai. Pandya warmly greeted Dhoni ahead of the high-voltage IPL 2025 clash between MI and CSK.

The IPL 2025 season has officially begun as RCB clashed with KKR in the tournament opener held in Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On day 2, Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Meanwhile, ahead of the big game, MI and CSK practised together at Chennai where Hardik Pandya had a reunion with MS Dhoni.

Hardik Pandya Reunites With MS Dhoni In Heartwarming Moment

The excitement is building for one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2025 season, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings. Before the big game, an exclusive moment between MI captain Hardik Pandya and CSK legend MS Dhoni sent social media into a frenzy.

In a viral video, Pandya was seen warmly embracing Dhoni during a pre-match interaction, showing his deep respect for the veteran cricketer. 

Having played under Dhoni’s leadership for India, Hardik has deep respect for the former legend and considers him his idol. He is also extremely close to Dhoni and their warm hug was an indication of the same.

The MI-CSK game will be played on March 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai starting from 7.30 PM IST.

MI To Miss Hardik Pandya In Clash Vs CSK

Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings, as Hardik Pandya serves a one-match suspension for slow over-rate offences. He violated the rule in the final match of IPL 2024 season. 

However, his ban has carried forward to this year as Pandya will sit out of the first game of IPL season. Apart from Hardik, MI will also miss star bowler Jasprit Bumrah as he nurses a lower back injury at the BCCI Center of Excellence.