Former India skipper MS Dhoni attended the birthday celebration of his friend and tennis coach Surender Kumar in Ranchi. The event featured a tennis-themed cake, and an emotional Surender was seen wiping away tears during the celebration. A video of the moment was shared on Instagram by Dhoni’s tennis partner, Sumeet Kumar Bajaj.
In the clip, Surender is seen getting emotional before taking a bite of cake offered by the CSK icon.
You can watch the video here:
Notably, MS Dhoni enjoys playing tennis and has competed in several tournaments alongside his partner Sumeet. The duo clinched the men’s doubles title at the JSCA Tennis Championship in 2022, marking their third consecutive win after victories in 2020 and 2021.
MS Dhoni Sir & Sumeet Kumar Bajaj Doubles Winner for the Third time 🎾🏆
Congrats Brother @SumeetKumar1711
#Hattrick 😄 #ThalaDhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/WY462BqGVF— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 (@CricSuperFan) November 15, 2022
“No need to rush the decision” – MS Dhoni on playing in IPL 2026
MS Dhoni stepped in as CSK’s interim captain in IPL 2025 after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an elbow injury. CSK had a poor season, finishing last for the first time with just 4 wins in 14 games. After their final match, a consolation 83-run win over GT, Dhoni said he hasn’t decided on his IPL future yet and will take a call in the coming months (via Cricbuzz).
“I have 4-5 months to decide, there’s no hurry to decide what needs to be done. Every year it’s 15% more effort to keep the body fit. You have to be at your best, this is top level cricket. It’s professional cricket. It’s not always performance you can count. If cricketers start retiring because of their performances, some of them will retire at the age of 22.”
“What is important to see is how much hunger you have and how fit you are. How much you can contribute for the team. Whether the team needs you or doesn’t, so I have enough time. Will go back to Ranchi, haven’t been home for a while, so I will enjoy a few bike rides and then decide. I am not saying I am done, not saying I am coming back at the same time. I have the luxury of time. Will think about it and then decide.”
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