MS Dhoni with wife Sakshi Dhoni [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.com]
After the hustle bustle of India’s historic Champions Trophy 2025 triumph, former skipper MS Dhoni was spotted at Dehradun’s Jolly Grant Airport on Tuesday, fuelling excitement ahead of the star-studded wedding of Rishabh Pant’s sister, Sakshi Pant.
Dhoni, dressed in his signature understated style, a sleek black tee, matching sunglasses, and casual joggers was seen rushing through the terminal with his wife Sakshi Dhoni by his side. The couple swiftly hopped into a waiting car, avoiding the paparazzi glare, as they headed for the private festivities.
MS Dhoni Attends Wedding Of The Year
As reported earlier, Sakshi Pant, Rishabh’s sister, is set to tie the knot with businessman Ankit Chaudhary in an intimate yet lavish ceremony in Mussoorie. The celebrations, spanning March 11-12, is set to draw a galaxy of Indian cricket stars, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and now Dhoni.
The duo’s presence adds nostalgia, given Dhoni’s bond with Pant. The wedding holds sentimental value for Dhoni, who also attended Sakshi and Ankit’s London engagement last year.
Pant’s Triumphant Comeback Adds to Celebrations
The wedding coincides with a golden phase in Rishabh Pant’s career. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made a heroic return to cricket after a life-threatening 2022 car accident is now awaiting his next chapter as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain in IPL 2025.
While the cricketing world celebrates his sister’s wedding, Pant’s focus will soon shift to IPL 2025, where he’ll lead LSG. As for Dhoni, the 'Thala' has also started his preparations for the big tournament in CSK camp. Notably, Pant and Dhoni will face as rivals in the IPL on April 14 at Ekana Cricket Stadium.