Everyone knows how huge MS Dhoni’s popularity is in cricket. Not just fans, even players get excited when they see the former India captain. Dhoni, popularly known as “Captain Cool,” came to Mumbai to watch the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup between India national cricket team and England national cricket team.
During the match, a special moment involving Dhoni and Hardik Pandya was caught on camera and is now going viral on social media. India won the match by seven runs and qualified for the final for the fourth time. In the viral video, Hardik Pandya is seen walking off the field.
While heading towards the dugout, he notices Dhoni sitting in the stands. From the stairs, Hardik calls out “Mahi bhai.” Dhoni then looks at him and waves back. The video also shows Hardik asking Dhoni something, and the former captain responds by nodding.
Dhoni was sitting in the stands with Hardik’s girlfriend Mahika Sharma and his son Agastya Pandya. However, before greeting them, Hardik first called out to his senior Dhoni. Dhoni then called Agastya closer and pointed towards Hardik, saying “Look, papa.” The little boy looked at his father, and Hardik waved again from a distance.
You can watch the video here:
Hardik Pandya be like Heyy Mahi bhaii…. . He is forever Dhoni Paglu ❤️
– But why Augustya doesn't look happy.
– And ignore Maheika pic.twitter.com/QCfgVxpVR2— Gagan Choudhary (@choudhary_99415) March 6, 2026
Hardik Pandya shares emotional hug with Rohit Sharma after India beat England
Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma shared an emotional, viral embrace at Wankhede Stadium following India’s T20 World Cup semi-final victory over England. The warm hug symbolized unity and mutual respect during the post-match celebrations.
You can watch the video here:
The way Hardik Pandya ran towards Rohit Sharma as soon as he saw him and hugged him warmly.🥹🫂
The bond between RO and HP 🙌🫂 pic.twitter.com/ZtfKviCcll
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) March 5, 2026
Team India defeated England by seven runs in a thrilling semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, India posted a massive total of 253/7 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson played a brilliant knock of 89 runs off 42 balls, while Ishan Kishan added a quick 39 and Shivam Dube scored 43 to boost the total.
In reply, England fought hard and finished on 246/7. Jacob Bethell kept England in the chase with a stunning 105 off 48 balls. However, India’s bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Hardik Pandya picked up two crucial wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah delivered tight overs under pressure. With this victory, India secured a place in the tournament final.
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