
Dhoni's CSK teammate makes MASSIVE statement in middle of IPL 2025, says, 'he is not my...', his name is...
In these collection of pictures, we take a look at the massive statement made by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings teammate in the middle of IPL 2025 season.
MS Dhoni's CSK are currently in last position on IPL 2025 Points Table with just 2 wins in 11 matches so far.
Khaleel Ahmed joined CSK for a salary of Rs 4.8 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 season.
Khaleel Ahmed has claimed 14 wickets for CSK in IPL 2025 season in 11 matches so far.
Khaleel Ahmed made massive statement that MS Dhoni is not his 'friend' in an interview to former India cricketer Aakash Chopra. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter)
Khaleel Ahmed has said that MS Dhoni is his 'guru' or mentor and his elder brother.
MS Dhoni fulfilled Khaleel Ahmed's dream of emulating Zaheer Khan when he gave the new ball and first over to the left-arm pacer at an Asia Cup match.
MS Dhoni is leading CSK with regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out for the season due to elbow fracture. Dhoni's CSK are first team to be eliminated from IPL 2025 season.
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