Mumbai Cricket Association pay a special tribute to MS Dhoni for his winning six at the 2011 World Cup

On Friday, April 7th, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honored former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni for his iconic six that led the team to victory in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The historic shot by Dhoni ended India’s 28-year wait for the World Cup trophy, and he cemented his status as one of the greatest captains and finishers in the history of the game. The felicitation by the MCA was a testament to Dhoni’s contribution to Indian cricket and his memorable achievement that brought immense joy to the country.

MS Dhoni honoured

The prestigious association has decided to pay tribute to the accomplished cricketer, who is now 41 years old, for his instrumental role in leading the national team to a historic victory. In a heartwarming video shared by RevSportz, the revered captain of the World Cup-winning squad can be seen receiving the well-deserved recognition from Amol Kale, the President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). As an added highlight, he also took memorable pictures with the president at the exact spot on the iconic Wankhede stadium where he blasted the winning six that secured India’s ODI World Cup title.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, the MCA has confirmed plans to erect a ‘Victory Memorial’ at the very location where Dhoni’s decisive shot landed. As part of this tribute, five chairs with seat numbers J282-J286 will be removed from the stadium and included in the memorial site. This gesture of remembrance is a fitting tribute to the inspirational cricketer who has left an indelible mark on the sport and the nation as a whole.

CSK in Mumbai

This exciting event took place as the Chennai Super Kings cricket team arrived in Mumbai for their upcoming match. As the IPL 2023 season unfolds, MS Dhoni and his team have been meticulously preparing to face off against their formidable rivals, the Mumbai Indians. The two powerhouses of Indian cricket are all set to lock horns at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, each with their sights set on emerging victorious.

In terms of their past head-to-head encounters, the Mumbai Indians have had the upper hand, having emerged victorious in 20 out of the 34 matches they have played against the Chennai Super Kings.

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