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"If Dhoni comes to...": KL Rahul opens up on MSD’s possible presence at IND vs SA 1st ODI

Sakshi Sharma

MS Dhoni (Source: AFP)MS Dhoni (Source: AFP)

In a recent development, India’s stand-in captain KL Rahul has hinted that cricket fans in Ranchi could be in for a treat if legendary former captain MS Dhoni attends the opening ODI match against South Africa on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex.

The 1st ODI will mark the start of a three-match series taking place in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam. With the first match taking place in Dhoni’s hometown (Ranchi), his presence in the stands is expected to electrify the atmosphere.

After a disappointing 0-2 loss in the Test series, the ODI series will offer India an early chance to reset ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

KL Rahul hints MS Dhoni may attend IND vs SA 1st ODI

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, KL Rahul shared his excitement about the possibility of MS Dhoni watching the team play.

“Obviously, we have all played under him. We have all been his fans, and we have also played alongside him. So he is a friend. And to know someone like MS, you know, what can I say — it’s a really happy feeling. Getting an opportunity like this, to know someone as big and as successful as him as an Indian cricketer we have all respected him as a human being as well,” Rahul said in the pre-match press conference.

KL Rahul added that Dhoni’s presence would not only add excitement among the crowd but will also motivate the players.

“So if he comes to watch the match, the excitement for the crowd and for us will increase even more. So yes, we’re happy. If the crowd turns up in big numbers, we will also enjoy playing here. And hopefully, we can win the game, put in a good performance, entertain the crowd, and MS Dhoni will also feel happy that we won,” he added.

It would not be wrong to say that Ranchi has already been buzzing with cricket fever. Recently, the CSK icon hosted star players Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and Ruturaj Gaikwad for dinner along with several other teammates. He also personally drove Kohli back to the team hotel, the gesture that went viral on social media in no time.