[In Pictures] CSK present MS Dhoni's signed jersey to Kargil war veterans
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) presented a special team jersey signed by MS Dhoni to Kargil war veterans Capt Yogender Yadav and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar. The franchise announced that MS Dhoni gave the two brave heroes of the Indian Armed Forces a tribute during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League.
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), CSK shared a picture of Dhoni signing a CSK jersey. They also posted photographs of Capt Yogender Yadav and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar posing with the signed jersey.
CSK captioned the post:
"Thala’s tribute to Param Vir Chakra Heroes Capt (Hony) Yogender Yadav and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar! 🏅🫡💛 On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Divas Rajat Jayanthi, a salute to all our brave Indian Armed Forces personnel who took part in Op Vijay in 1998. Lt Col(Hony) @mahi7781 of @chennaiipl presented a personally autographed jersey to Capt Yogender Yadav, PVC and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar, PVC when they visited Chennai during the IPL 2024."
MS Dhoni has on several occasions spoken about the love and respect he has for the Indian Armed forces. It is worth mentioning that he was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army in 2011.
MS Dhoni stepped down as CSK captain ahead of IPL 2024
MS Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of the IPL, having led Chennai to five championship titles. He relinquished his leadership position ahead of IPL 2024, handing over the reins to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The seasoned campaigner turned the clock back, delivering explosive cameos for his team in the edition. The keeper-batter finished with 161 runs across 11 innings at a fantastic strike rate of 220.54.
Chennai's hopes of qualifying for the playoffs were shattered after suffering a heartbreaking 27-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final league match. CSK finished fifth in the standings after seven wins and as many defeats.
Dhoni hasn't officially announced his IPL retirement and it remains to be seen if he turns up for Chennai in next year's edition.