Afghanistan’s wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz was recently gifted a Chennai Super Kings jersey signed by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Gurbaz has been a fan of MSD for a long time and considers him one of the best cricketers in the world. Dhoni recently retired from cricket, and his illustrious career spanning more than a decade, during which he led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy.
During IPL 2021, Dhoni was seen giving tips to young cricketers and spending time with them. Gurbaz, who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders, was one such lucky cricketer who received a gift from MSD himself. Although Gurbaz did not have a standout performance in IPL 2021, scoring 227 runs in 11 matches with a strike rate of 133.52, the gift from Dhoni may give him the confidence to perform better in future matches.
Gurbaz expressed his gratitude towards the Kolkata Knight Riders management, saying that playing for their team was a dream come true. He also shared his fan moment with Shah Rukh Khan, the team’s owner. Gurbaz stated that meeting SRK was the best moment of his life, and he was surprised by the Bollywood superstar’s modesty.
In conclusion, Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s admiration for MS Dhoni is well known, and the fact that Dhoni gifted him a signed CSK jersey is a testimony to the latter’s impact on young cricketers worldwide. Dhoni’s cricketing prowess and leadership skills have made him a role model, and young cricketers like Gurbaz aspire to become like him someday.
