In a heartwarming display of enthusiasm, an elderly man dressed in a traditional dhoti was seen passionately playing cricket, running energetically across the field like a seasoned player. He proved age is just a number by running and hoping to score runs for himself. The viral video has won the hearts of netizens, with many drawing comparisons between the elderly man and former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni.
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The identity and exact location of this enthusiastic cricketer, being called 'Dada ji' remain unknown, but his spirit for the game has made him an internet sensation.
In the now-viral clip, he seen gripping his bat and playing a game of cricket with full energy and dedication. The clip shows the old man holding the bat and leaning sideward to hit high before taking swift runs and showing remarkable agility despite his age.
Netizens react
The sheer joy with which he plays the game has left many in awe.
Social media users have flooded the comments section with hilarious and appreciative reactions.
An X user who posted this video online, captioned, "Dhoni bhai last over mein jab 75 runs chahiye ho" (When Dhoni needs 75 runs in the last over), drawing a reference to the cricketer’s knack for last-over heroics.
Reacting to the clip, one user wrote, "Yes, this is exactly what Dhoni does. He will hit two sixes in the last over to make the audience happy", read another comment. "Thala for a reason", another added.
Video goes viral
With over two lakh views and 6,000 likes, the video continues to trend across platforms, bringing smiles to cricket fans everywhere. Whether or not ‘Dada Ji’ ever meets Dhoni, the internet has addressed with the cricket legend's name.
