'Humble' Dhoni decline to inaugurate pavilion named after him

Humble Mahendra Singh Dhoni has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him in Ranchi, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia

In a very heart-warming gesture for MS Dhoni, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) officials had named the south stand after the former India captain. A placard named ‘MS Dhoni Pavilion’ had been installed at the JSCA stadium- a pure delight to watch, especially for Dhoni fans.

However, modest man Mahendra Singh Dhoni has politely declined to inaugurate the pavilion named after him in Ranchi, ahead of India's third ODI against Australia.

Legendary former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag too have pavilions named after them in Mumbai and Delhi respectively.

"At the AGM last year, the decision was taken that the North Block stand that comprises media enclosure as well as VIP boxes would be named after Dhoni," Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) secretary Debashis Chakraborty told PTI on Wednesday.

However, Dhoni didn't agree to inaugurate the stand, said Chakraborty.

"We requested him but he said 'Dada apne hi ghar mein kya inaugurate karna.' (What's there to inaugurate in my own house). He is still so humble and down to earth, Chakraborty said.

The third ODI against Australia on Friday is expected to be Dhoni's last game in his home town but the JSCA top official said they do not have any special plans in place