New Delhi, March 23 -- Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has never been shy about his admiration for former India skipper MS Dhoni and that has often reflected in his behaviour on the field as well. In the latest encounter of this bromance, Hardik embranced the CSK veteran for a warm hug in Chepauk ahead of the IPL face off between the two teams.

In a video shared on Mumbai Indians' social media handles, Hardik ropes in Dhoni for a hug and even refuses to let go as both players laugh out loud. Later on, Hardik can also be seen touching Dhoni's biceps and shoulders, perhaps complimenting the fitness of former Indian captain.Notably, Dhoni had retired from international cricket in 2020, marking over 5 years since he has only been playin...