MS Dhoni spotted at Wankhede cheering for India during IND vs ENG T20 World Cup semis, fans go wild; watch viral video
MS Dhoni was spotted in the stands, passionately supporting Team India alongside his wife, Sakshi Dhoni.
The high-octane ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between India and England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium just got more electrifying. Cricket icon MS Dhoni was spotted in the stands, passionately supporting Team India alongside his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, turning the already buzzing venue into a sea of blue excitement.
As defending champions, India locked horns with a resurgent England side in this crucial knockout clash. Dhoni's presence added a layer of nostalgia and inspiration. The former captain, who famously hit the winning six here in the 2011 ODI World Cup final, returned to his favourite hunting ground, this time from the stands. Dressed in casual attire, the "Captain Cool" was seen clapping, smiling, and fully invested in every moment of the high-stakes battle.
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Viral videos and photos quickly flooded social media, capturing Dhoni nodding approvingly at sharp fielding efforts and rising to cheer big moments. One clip showed him and Sakshi sharing proud glances during India's batting fireworks, while fans erupted with chants of "Dhoni! Dhoni!" echoing across the stadium. The sight of Thala back at Wankhede, cheering the Men in Blue, reminded everyone of his unbreakable connection with Indian cricket.
As India pushed for a spot in the final against New Zealand, Dhoni's cameo from the stands stole hearts. It blended past triumphs with present ambitions, proving why he remains cricket's most beloved figure. Fans agreed, “When Thala watches, the energy shifts.”
What happened in the match so far?
England won the toss and opted to bowl first, setting the stage for India's explosive batting. Sanju Samson smashed 89 off 42 balls to guide the Men in Blue to a massive total of 253/7 after 20 overs. England batters will aim to chase the total and register a record chase in the T20 World Cup, so far.
India vs England: Playing XIs
India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
England Playing XI: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
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