evidence: Matheesha Pathirana made a triumphant return to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lineup for their second clash in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Gujarat Titans on March 26, following his absence in the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pathirana, affectionately dubbed as "our Malinga" by the newly-appointed CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad during the toss, entered the fray in the 9th over of GT’s innings, showcasing his mettle by snatching the crucial wicket of Sai Sudharsan, Gujarat’s top-scorer. Yet, amidst the excitement of the CSK vs GT match, the spotlight wasn’t solely on Pathirana’s comeback. A video circulating online led many to believe that Pathirana sought MS Dhoni’s blessings by touching his feet during the match. The now-viral video showed Pathirana bending down as Dhoni set the field, with the on-field cameraman obstructing the view. [...] Pathirana Taking Blessings from MS Dhoni Before Bowling is So Wholesome!! pic.twitter.com/xPVFkOrsf4— DIPTI MSDIAN (@Diptiranjan_7) March 27, 2024