evidence: He is an inspirational figure for the CSK players too. The same was visible during CSK's IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday as Sri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet before starting bowling. He was playing this season's first match. Dhoni then blessed him. Pathirana Taking Blessings from MS Dhoni Before Bowling is So Wholesome!! pic.twitter.com/xPVFkOrsf4 — DIPTI MSDIAN (@Diptiranjan_7) March 27, 2024