WATCH: Sunil Gavaskar reveals why he got emotional while getting autograph from MS Dhoni

Sunil Gavaskar (Source: Twitter)

The cricket fraternity witnessed some incredible scenes at the Chepauk Stadium after the clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. CSK skipper MS Dhoni and Co did a lap of honour to thank the crowd who came to see the franchise's final home game of the season. However, what broke the internet was legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, who rushed up to Dhoni for a special autograph.

While IPL 2023 is rumoured to be Dhoni's last dance as a player, his fans didn't want to miss the match and Chepauk stands were packed with the 'Yellow Army'. The wicket-keeper batter was seen waving his hands and hitting some balls into the crowd with a racquet while doing a lap around the ground. Guessing this was the right moment, Gavaskar chased down the CSK players and asked Dhoni for his autograph.

The former India opener asked for an autograph on his shirt and acknowledging the request, the 2011 World Cup-winning captain signed as a heartfelt tribute from one legend to another. It was one of the best moments in IPL history and Gavaskar was emotional after the scenes.

I decided to create a special memory: Sunil Gavaskar

"When I got to know about Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni are going to take a lap of honour at Chepauk, I decided to create a special memory. That`s why I ran towards MSD to take his autograph. It was his last home game at Chepauk," the former India captain told Star Sports.

"Of course, he will get a chance to play here if CSK qualifies for the playoffs. But I decided to make that moment special. I was fortunate enough that someone in the camera unit had a marker pen. So, I am thankful to that person as well," he added.

Gavaskar, who praised Dhoni for his gesture, added that his winning six in the 2011 ODI World Cup final was one of the best moments he had ever watched. "So, I went to Mahi and requested him to sign an autograph on the shirt that I was wearing. It was so nice of him to acknowledge it. It was a very emotional moment for me because this fellow has made immense contributions to Indian cricket," he said.

"Kapil Dev lifting the 1983 WC Trophy & MS Dhoni hitting that winning six in the 2011 WC final are the two cricketing moments I would love to see before I die," the 73-year-old concluded.