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Indian pacer Mohsin Khan has expressed his lifelong admiration for former Indian captain MS Dhoni, citing his iconic match-winning six in the 2011 ODI World Cup final as his favorite cricketing moment.Speaking on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Mohsin revealed that Dhoni's ability to hit sixes in crucial situations has always inspired him. "Dhoni bhai is my idol. The way he hits those sixes in the end is unbelievable," he remarked.Mohsin recalled the national jubilation that followed Dhoni's match-winning six, saying it felt like a Diwali celebration everywhere. "I was just 13 or 14 years old at the time, watching the final. As soon as he hit that six, it felt like a Diwali celebration everywhere," he added.Despite his admiration, Mohsin admitted that he gets too nervous to approach Dhoni. "I feel happy just seeing him from afar. I can't talk to him directly, but watching him gives me joy," the 26-year-old bowler confessed with a smile.Meanwhile, Dhoni has hinted at extending his cricketing journey despite stepping back from active captaincy. At a recent promotional event, Dhoni shared that he wants to enjoy the "last few years of cricket" at a relaxed pace.His words have fueled speculation that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might retain him for IPL 2025, even though he passed the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad last season."I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play," Dhoni explained. "In our childhood, we used to go out to play at 4pm and enjoy the game. But when you play professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy cricket, just like a game. That's what I want to do."With Dhoni's future in the IPL still uncertain, fans eagerly await whether CSK will retain their beloved "Thala" under the revised retention rules. If Dhoni continues, it would mark yet another unforgettable chapter in his illustrious IPL career.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged victorious over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, securing a four-wicket triumph. Despite losing more wickets than hitting boundaries in the powerplay, LSG's bowlers, led by Mohsin Khan's impressive pace, restricted MI to a modest total of 144 for 7.Mohsin's fiery deliveries proved too much for MI's batters, claiming the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Nehal Wadhera with a deceptive yorker. Marcus Stoinis, known for his versatility, played a crucial role for LSG, contributing with both bat and ball. His 62 runs at the top of the order and two wickets, including the dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav, proved invaluable.MI's batting woes continued as they lost key wickets in quick succession, including Rohit, Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Ravi Bishnoi's economical spell of 4-0-28-1 further stifled MI's progress. Wadhera's valiant effort of 46 off 41 was not enough to salvage the innings.In the chase, LSG's innings got off to a slow start, with KL Rahul anchoring the innings. However, Stoinis' aggressive approach, including back-to-back boundaries off Gerald Coetzee, shifted the momentum in LSG's favor. Stoinis' ability to handle spin effectively, scoring 29 runs off Piyush Chawla and Mohammad Nabi, proved crucial.Despite losing Stoinis' wicket, LSG remained composed, with Deepak Hooda and Ayush Badoni guiding the team to victory with four wickets to spare. The win propelled LSG to third place in the points table, while MI's struggles continued.