Mumbai, March 30: Mahendra Singh Dhoni was almost reduced to tears, in a recent press conference for his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings (CSK). One of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history, MS Dhoni is known for his calm and composure on and off the field. Dhoni’s emotional-less expressions during the course of the match have often baffled players and people worldwide.

In a viral video that has surfaced online, MS Dhoni is seen reduced to tears addressing a press conference. Unable to speak and almost teary-eyed, Dhoni was talking about the team’s journey in the IPL. His teammate Suresh Raina ran up on the stage to offer his captain a bottle of water and shared a smile, to lighten the emotional moment.

Watch emotional MS Dhoni teary-eyed, as teammate Suresh Raina comes to rescue:

Dhoni who has led the CSK team in the first eight seasons of the IPL has been one of the most decorated captains in the IPL history too. Under his leadership, the popular Chennai franchise has won the coveted IPL trophy twice, in the year 2010 and 2011.

Chennai Super Kings have had a tumultuous journey in the IPL tournament since its inception. Dhoni has led the team in all its seasons before the team was banned to participate for two seasons (2016 & 2017). He had then captained the Rising Supergiants Pune in the year 2016, after which Steve Smith had taken over in the year 2017! Watch Team Chennai Super Kings Travels To Practice in an Open Bus.

This year, the CSK team will mark their comeback after a hiatus, and it will be MS Dhoni who will be leading the side again. It will be an emotive moment for him, as well as the fans, and people at large to see the much-decorated IPL team return to action.

MS Dhoni-led will battle Mumbai Indians (MI) in the tournament opener on April 7, in Mumbai. Stay tuned with us for all the latest updates about Chennai Super Kings and Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

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