Kedar Jadhav plays for Chennai Super Kings under the leadership of MS Dhoni.
India batsman Kedar Jadhav posted an emotional birthday wish for wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni as he turns 39 on Tuesday. Kedar, who has played under Dhoni for India and Chennai Super Kings, seems to have got inspired by him a lot.
Kedar wrote an emotional letter for Dhoni and he tried to reflect his feelings in words for the CSK captain.
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"A small try to make your birthday a little more special. My best friend, teammate, and captain, Happy Birthday Mahi Bhai @msdhoni Thank You @InsideCricket07 for making it happen. #HappyBirthdayDhoni.", wrote Jadhav.
Talking about the highlights of the letter, Kedar compared Dhoni with a lighthouse who guides people in dark. The India batsman also recalled the time when he fell asleep on the flight without having dinner and Dhoni waited for him to wake up so they could eat together.
"Every time I see a lighthouse, it reminds me of you. A lighthouse symbolizes a way forward, strength, and a source of guidance, just like you. You showed the right path to many guided us through tough times and also have been a subject to immense scrutiny at times. But, you always stood strong. Just like a Lighthouse", he wrote in the letter.
Recalling the incident from 2017, Kedar revealed, "I was sitting next to you in flight. I Was so tired that I fell asleep without even having my dinner. When I woke up I saw two dinner plates in front of me. I asked you, "ye kiska hai?" "Mera hi hat. Accha hua teri nind khul gayi, tere hi live ruka tha, sath main khayenge," you answered with a smile on your face. At that moment, I found an elder brother for which I had craved all my life. There is asong that crosses my mind when I recall this incident even today, at fleeftace...".
Such small gestures from Dhoni made his teammates get so attached to him. Kedar also added that the nation wants him to return to the cricket field for one more time. "Mahi Bhai, we have seen you playing from the last 15 years but still couldn't have enough of you. The entire nation wants to see you smashing the ball again, including me. I can see you standing on the crease. fans chanting Dhoni Dhoni...", he wrote.
The Maharashtra cricketer didn't forget to include the life mantra Dhoni gave him. "Kedar, Last ball tak umeed nahi harni chahiye. Koi bhi target impossible nahi hota. Khudpe bharosa rakho aur koshish karte raho, ground pe bhi aur zindgi main bhi." The smile even after losing the game or handing over the trophy to youngsters after a win. You followed this all your life. You gave us life lessons but beyond that, you supported and trusted every player: You built a team and I think that is more commendable.", Kedar added.