India Women star Harleen Deol cherishes her 'fangirl' moment with 'idol' MS Dhoni, post goes viral

Star India batter Harleen Deol had a surreal opportunity to meet her cricketing idol, MS Dhoni, on Monday, January 15. Interestingly enough, this impromptu meeting took place when Dhoni was preoccupied with his preparations for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League.

Expressing her joy after meeting the former India captain, the 25-year-old took to her official social media handle and shared an image of her with the legend along with a heartfelt caption. Significantly, in 2020, Deol had designated the legendary wicketkeeper as her favourite cricketer and a source of inspiration.

"The moment which felt surreal. Cherishing every minute spent with my idol. It’s already cold in India But this is my #captaincool moment … Have idolised you as a player but after meeting you I am gonna idolise you as a person as well Still Can’t believe, I really met you #dreamsdocometrue," Deol wrote on her Instagram handle.

Check out Harleen Deol's Instagram post here:

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni started his preparations for IPL 2024

MS Dhoni is currently gearing up for the much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. The seasoned cricketer, who has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the inception of the tournament, has been diligently preparing for what could potentially be his farewell season. Renowned for his exceptional leadership skills, the 42-year-old led CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title last year, triumphing over Gujarat Titans in the final at the world's largest cricket stadium.

As speculations mount regarding Dhoni's potential retirement, cricket enthusiasts around the world anxiously await his performance.