'The moment happened when...' - Former Pakistan skipper remembers the heartfelt moment with MS Dhoni before Champions Trophy 2017 Final

Former legendary India skipper MS Dhoni continues to make headlines even after more than five years of retirement from all forms of international cricket. He has been the centre of discussions whenever former players share anecdotes of their playing days or their experience with Dhoni.

In the same line of events, former Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed recently recalled a heartfelt gesture of the former India skipper in London before the final of the Champions Trophy 2017. This heartwarming moment included Sarfaraz’s three-month-old son.

Notably, it has been well known to the fans of both India and Pakistan that the cricketers of both countries share a great friendship bond off the field apart from the rivalry on the field.

Dhoni happened to come downstairs – Sarfaraz Ahmed

During a recent exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Sarfaraz revealed this beautiful moment involving his three-month-old son and former legendary India skipper.

“The moment happened when his family friends were visiting, and Dhoni happened to come downstairs. He thought it would be a perfect opportunity to capture the moment with his three-month-old son,” said Sarfaraz Khan who led Pakistan to a historic 180-run win over the arch-rivals India to win Champions Trophy 2017.

Former Pakistan skipper added that Dhoni asked about the kid, to which he replied, ‘he is my son.

Furthermore, the former Champions Trophy-winning skipper also spoke about the friendly and respectful relations between the cricketers of both countries.  Sarfaraz feels that the matches between India and Pakistan in the marquee international tournaments have played a vital role in improving the relations between the players of both countries.

“While the lack of bilateral series has affected interactions to some extent, the matches that do take place, especially back-to-back encounters, have led to improved relations. Whenever Indian and Pakistani players meet, there is always mutual respect and friendship, after matches it’s not uncommon to see players like Shoaib Malik, Yuvraj Singh, Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and others sitting together, chatting and enjoying each other's company,” he said during the same interview.