My shirt signed by MS Dhoni is still proudly kept in my house: Sunil Gavaskar

During an exclusive conversation with Star Sports at an #IPLonStar event in Ranchi, former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar shared his admiration for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, expressing pride in owning a shirt autographed by the iconic cricketer during last year's IPL. Reflecting on his longstanding fandom for Dhoni, Gavaskar recounted the memorable experience of meeting MSD and cherishing the autographed memento as a prized possession. Highlighting Dhoni's exemplary conduct both on and off the field, Gavaskar emphasized the importance of role models in sports and commended Dhoni for his grace and integrity.

I admire MS Dhoni's cricket, his attitude, and his behavior: Sunil Gavaskar

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said at the event that he has always been a fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and is proud of his shirt which was autographed by him in last year’s IPL, he said "Ever since I saw MSD playing for the first time, I have been his fan. And what does a fan want? The fan wants to meet his hero and chat with him, try to get his autograph, a photograph as well. The whole team was taking a round around the stadium (Chepauk) because they had to go somewhere else for the knockout games, so I thought this was a good time to take his autograph because I admire him a lot.

I admire his cricket, his attitude, and his behavior. There is a responsibility on you when you are a role model to conduct yourself well with everyone and be a good role model. And he is a very good role model. And the way he conducted himself with grace, it made me go to him and request him, and I am very happy that he agreed to sign on my shirt. My shirt is still proudly kept in my house."