Mahendra Singh Dhoni enjoys a huge fan following across the globe and there is reason behind hit. Not only his heicopter shots or presence of mind behind the stump but also his humble nature won the hearts of the fans. Dhoni, who has been the single force behind CSK's massive fan base, also obliged one of his fans and took selfies with her after the match.
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Though Mumbai were the home team, fans gathered in huge numbers to cheer for Dhoni, who received a rapturous welcome to the crease. IPL shared a video on their official Twitter account - where Dhoni was seen having a chat with an aged lady before he obliged her with a selfie. "Captain cool, @msdhoni humble. Heartwarming to see this gesture from the legend in Mumbai," read the tweet. In the video, Dhoni can be seen coming out of the dressing room to meet the senior citizen - who anxiously waited for him holding a placard that read, "I am here only for Dhoni."
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Talking about the match, Rohit Sharma-led side defeated MS Dhoni & Co by 37 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday night. The rivalry between the two teams goes a long way back and many were even calling the contest 'El Clasico'. With the win, Mumbai are now ranked sixth in the points table while CSK have slipped down to the second spot.