Mahendra Singh Dhoni's fan following in India needs no separate introduction. Known affectionaly among fans as 'The Finisher' and 'Captain Cool', the former captain of the Indian Cricket team is one of the most popular sportsperson in the country. and a recent, rather heart-warming incident proves why.

While it is common to see fans chase their stars and idols to world's end, Mahi surprised one and all when he, instead, chose to make an effort to meet one of his fans. The incident occurred after the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL match held in Mumbai.

Though Dhoni's CSK took a beating, Captain Cool remained true to his name and walked out of the dressing room and onto the field to interact with a special after the match. He came down to meet an elderly woman, apparently a fan of MSD, who had been waiting eagerly with a yellow paper placard in her hand, to meet the star.

Captain cool, @msdhoni humble

Heartwarming to see this gesture from the legend in Mumbai @ChennaiIPL #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/6llHlenIzL

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 4, 2019

A video of the skipper sprinting out of the dressing rooms to meet the old woman and then warmly interacting with her for a quality amount of time was shared by the Indian Premier League's Twitter handle.

Chennai Super Kings' Twitter handle also uploaded adorable photos of the elderly woman who seemed absolutely elated to meet Dhoni.

A series of the #Yellove Peranbu! #Thala ! #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/ZIC3e3f7RG

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 4, 2019

The gesture has been winning hearts and praises for Dhoni since then with many saluting the humility and kindness as well as down-to-Earth attitude of the star.

Love this man ❤️❤️❤️

— Siddhi Ajagaonkar (@Ime_n_mySalman) April 4, 2019

MSD has carried the baton of fabulous Indian sportsmen.

Warriors on the field
Gentlemen off it
Role models always @sachin_rt @VVSLaxman281 @virendersehwag #dravid @YUVSTRONG12 @harbhajan_singh @ImZaheer to name but a few

Essence of being a good sport

— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) April 5, 2019

He gets respect becoz he gives respect. That's the awesome way to live. He really inspires me by his every action #mahi #dhoni #VIVOIPL #MIvCSK #CSKvsMI
1 hi toh dil hai, kitni baar jitounga mahi bhai @msdhoni @bhogleharsha #mahi #mahi #mahi #dhoni #dhoni #dhoni #dhoni #mahi

— Rishabh Jain (@Rishabh74557896) April 4, 2019

pic.twitter.com/lDDzsUidJ8

— Chowkidar M.J Barot (@MJBarot1) April 4, 2019

How humble and sweet That's the reason why everyone loves Mahi ⭐⭐⭐ my cricket god forever

— Sahithya Reddy (@SweetieSayz) April 4, 2019

Winning and losing part of game but respect from people forever pic.twitter.com/FfpGzJzOqD

— Asutosh007 (@asutosh007) April 4, 2019

Reason Why he is Respected Everywhere :)
Humble and So Ground to Earth

— Sachin Tendulkar Fans (@CrickeTendulkar) April 4, 2019