Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir share unheard tale of MS Dhoni during IPL 2018, when CSK come back after two-year ban

Harbhajan Singh-MS Dhoni-Imran Tahir (Source - Twitter)

The four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are currently taking on the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in qualifier 1 of IPL 2023 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. The men in yellow will be eying their 10th IPL final in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, GT will be looking to continue their dominance by winning back-to-back titles.

CSK skipper MS Dhoni is often known for keeping his emotions to himself, which is often seen on the field. However, former CSK players, Harbhajan Singh and Imran Tahir, shared an incident during the 2018 IPL, where they revealed that MS Dhoni let his emotions out and even shed some tears.

"There is a story which I want to share. Back in 2018, when CSK made a comeback to this league after a 2-year ban, there was a team dinner. I have heard the saying that 'Men don't cry', but MS Dhoni cried on that night. He became emotional. I think no one knows about this. Right, Imran (Tahir)?" Harbhajan said.

'People give your team the tag of 'buddhe' - Tahir

Replying to Harbhajan, Tahir said “Yes, of course. Even I was there. It was a very emotional moment for him (MS Dhoni). Looking at him like that, I came to know how close this team is to his heart. He considers the team as his family. It was very emotional for all of us.”

The former South African further stated the 2018 win was a proud moment for the whole team as the they were called a team of ‘old men’ by the experts and the fans.

"We came back after 2 years and won the trophy. And when people give your team the tag of 'buddhe' (old men), and even I was in the squad that season, but we won the title. I am very proud of that victory. Looking at Dhoni like that, I came to know how close CSK is to his heart. He considers the team as his family. It was a very emotional moment for all of us" Tahir further said.