Did Dhoni cry after getting run-out? Twitterati think so and are consoling him

Assuming that he was crying after getting run-out at a crucial juncture,  emotional reactions poured in for the former Indian captain on Twitter. Many called it "heartbreaking" to see Dhoni cry.

• By: Express Web Desk
• New Delhi | Updated: July 11, 2019 11:16 AM IST
3 min read

Moments after he was dismissed, Dhoni was seen walking back to the dugout disappointed.

Soon after India lost the semi-finals against New Zealand by 18 runs at Manchester, a video of MS Dhoni’s dejected look went viral on the internet. Assuming that he was crying after getting run-out at a crucial juncture,  emotional reactions poured in for the former Indian captain on Twitter. Many called it “heartbreaking” to see Dhoni cry.

Even though the semi-final match between India and New Zealand left Indian fans disappointed, the performance of MS Dhoni was like a soothing balm to many. The batsman displayed immense grit and determination to cover up for the initial setback in the game, where India lost three wickets within six runs.

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Here’s how Twitterati reacted to Dhoni’s reaction:

https://twitter.com/abhiihey/status/1149123586755461123

https://twitter.com/UrduPoetryV/status/1148981399774466048
https://twitter.com/RKsChanna/status/1148966468844830721

https://twitter.com/its_ashikaa/status/1148978153852768258

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