RCB Welcomes MS Dhoni With a Cup of Tea
ea holds a place for many as more than just a warm drink. It symbolizes comfort and solace for tea enthusiasts like cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni, affectionately known as "Thala." Recently Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) a Premier League team displayed this sentiment in a touching gesture.
fauzia.naaz Updated: May 18, 2024 10:56 AM IST
Prior to the match between RCB and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) RCBs Instagram page shared a video of Dhoni being welcomed with a cup of tea.
In the video we witness someone serving tea to Dhoni his face lighting up with joy as he takes hold of the cup. The caption accompanying the post simply reads, "Welcome to Bengaluru, Mahi!"
This is not the instance where we have observed Dhonis delight upon being presented with a cup of tea. In the season of IPL CSKs official Instagram page posted a video showing Dhoni enjoying a cup of tea while dressed in his team jersey. Approaching what seemed like a pantry area Dhoni was handed a cup of tea by a staff member which he graciously accepted before walking with it in one hand and holding what appeared to be another drink, in the other.
The CSK posts message said, "We just need some Thala Positivitea!" Everyone knows Dhonis fondness, for tea. His kindness is also remarkable. During the 2017 Vijay Hazare Trophy while captaining the Jharkhand team Dhoni crossed paths with Thomas, a tea shop owner.
Throughout his days as a ticket debt collector at Kharagpur terminal in West Bengal, Dhoni made use of to consume tea from Thomas' store.
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When Dhoni's group went to Kharagpur for a suit, Thomas took a trip from Kolkata to satisfy his popular consumer. Dhoni not just acknowledged him right away yet likewise welcomed Thomas to sign up with the group for supper at their resort.
With these little yet purposeful communications Dhoni continues to win hearts both on as well as off the area. His love for tea is simply among the numerous methods he gets in touch with followers as well as brings heat to those around him.