'2 hours of fascinating conversation': Dhoni fan shares unforgettable meeting with cricketer on IndiGo flight
The fan was overjoyed to meet MS Dhoni, and the two of them chatted for over two hours during the flight.


- Sep 24, 2023,
- Updated Sep 24, 2023 3:59 PM IST
In an extraordinary turn of events, a regular IndiGo passenger found himself seated next to ace cricketer MS Dhoni on his recent flight due to a last-minute seat change.
The fan, Chandan Sinha, was flying from Mumbai to Ranchi when he was informed that his seat had been changed to the row in front of business class. When he got to his new seat, he was surprised to find that MS Dhoni was sitting next to him.
Sinha was overjoyed to meet his idol, and the two of them chatted for over two hours during the flight. Dhoni was very friendly and down-to-earth, and he even shared some of his life lessons with Sinha.
Sinha, taken aback by Dhoni's friendly approach, shared pictures and videos of his meeting with the star. His post gained significant attention as he proudly flaunted the autograph he received on his flight ticket.
"Who could have imagined that a last-minute seat change from the back to the second row would result in the most memorable two and a half hours of my life as a fan?" he said.
He went on to recount his first surprise at suddenly meeting Dhoni and how the batsman chose to forsake his normal in-flight slumber after learning they were from the same town.
The fan also shared insights from an engaging two-hour conversation they had with cricket icon, MS Dhoni. Commencing from Dhoni's entrepreneurial thoughts to impart invaluable life lessons, the discussion was nothing short of extraordinary. Dhoni's favourite cuisines and upcoming vacation plans also found a place in their talk, piquing the fan's interest immensely.
Dhoni's affection for Ranchi, his hometown, was evident in the conversation. The fan also emphasised Dhoni's fondness for Ranchi and autos, as well as how he makes a point of dropping his daughter off at school every morning when he's in town.
The fan closed his post by reiterating why Dhoni is known as 'Captain Cool,' attributing it to his calm demeanour.
Recently, Dhoni met an 88-year-old fan and its post went viral on social media. Shared by X user Khushbu Sundar, a series of images showed the cricketer meeting the elderly woman.
In an extraordinary turn of events, a regular IndiGo passenger found himself seated next to ace cricketer MS Dhoni on his recent flight due to a last-minute seat change.
The fan, Chandan Sinha, was flying from Mumbai to Ranchi when he was informed that his seat had been changed to the row in front of business class. When he got to his new seat, he was surprised to find that MS Dhoni was sitting next to him.
Sinha was overjoyed to meet his idol, and the two of them chatted for over two hours during the flight. Dhoni was very friendly and down-to-earth, and he even shared some of his life lessons with Sinha.
Sinha, taken aback by Dhoni's friendly approach, shared pictures and videos of his meeting with the star. His post gained significant attention as he proudly flaunted the autograph he received on his flight ticket.
"Who could have imagined that a last-minute seat change from the back to the second row would result in the most memorable two and a half hours of my life as a fan?" he said.
He went on to recount his first surprise at suddenly meeting Dhoni and how the batsman chose to forsake his normal in-flight slumber after learning they were from the same town.
The fan also shared insights from an engaging two-hour conversation they had with cricket icon, MS Dhoni. Commencing from Dhoni's entrepreneurial thoughts to impart invaluable life lessons, the discussion was nothing short of extraordinary. Dhoni's favourite cuisines and upcoming vacation plans also found a place in their talk, piquing the fan's interest immensely.
Dhoni's affection for Ranchi, his hometown, was evident in the conversation. The fan also emphasised Dhoni's fondness for Ranchi and autos, as well as how he makes a point of dropping his daughter off at school every morning when he's in town.
The fan closed his post by reiterating why Dhoni is known as 'Captain Cool,' attributing it to his calm demeanour.
Recently, Dhoni met an 88-year-old fan and its post went viral on social media. Shared by X user Khushbu Sundar, a series of images showed the cricketer meeting the elderly woman.