“Don’t Get Me Run Out”: Suryakumar Yadav’s Wholesome Tribute to Dhoni-Dube Duo Goes Viral After CSK’s Comeback Win

Suryakumar Yadav once again showed why he is considered the people’s cricketer—not just for his exploits on the field but for the way he champions Indian cricket, across teams and generations. The India T20I skipper may be a core part of the Mumbai Indians setup, but that doesn’t stop him from celebrating players from other franchises, especially when they deliver for the nation or the sport.

After CSK’s morale-boosting victory against the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025, Surya lit up Instagram with a light-hearted, heartfelt post that quickly captured the attention of fans across the cricketing spectrum. The post featured a recreated scene from MS Dhoni: The Untold Story—the 2016 biopic starring Sushant Singh Rajput—where a young Dhoni discusses a run-chase scenario.

Surya adapted the dialogue to fit the current-day heroes: MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube. The edited quote read:

“Mahi bhai – Strike dega toh tum bana lega?”
“Dube – Try kar lenge.”
“Mahi bhai – Try karna hai toh hum hi kar lete hai. Tum bas runout mat karwa dena.”

With that post, accompanied by pictures of the two CSK stars, Surya managed to blend humor, nostalgia, and cricket fandom into one viral moment.

The post wasn’t just banter—it was a tribute to Dhoni and Dube’s clutch performance that snapped CSK’s five-match losing streak. With 56 runs needed from 30 balls and pressure mounting, Dhoni walked in at No. 7 and rolled back the years with vintage precision. He slammed 26 off just 11 deliveries, while Dube anchored the chase with a solid 43 off 37. Their unbeaten 57-run stand in 27 balls steered CSK to a five-wicket victory with four balls to spare.

The win marked CSK’s second in IPL 2025—and the first under Dhoni’s leadership after he stepped back in as captain following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury (a fractured elbow). Dhoni’s innings included four crisp boundaries and a towering six, with crucial strikes against pacer Avesh Khan and a momentum-shifting over off Shardul Thakur that virtually sealed the game.

This performance also earned Dhoni his first Player of the Match award in the IPL in six years—an emotional moment not just for fans, but for Indian cricket folklore. Dube, meanwhile, continued to justify his rising stock in the league with another composed finish under pressure.

Earlier in the game, CSK’s bowling attack had done well to restrict LSG to a modest 166/7. Young pacer Anshul Kamboj impressed with a tidy 1/20, while Ravindra Jadeja (2/24) and Noor Ahmed (0/13) ensured the LSG batters never truly got away.

Amidst all the on-field brilliance, Suryakumar Yadav’s social media gesture stood out for its warmth and wit. He had already made headlines earlier in the day for congratulating 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre—his Mumbai teammate—who was named as a replacement in the CSK squad for the injured Gaikwad. That post alone reflected Surya’s support for India’s budding talents.

But his Dhoni-Dube tribute took things to another level—blending cricket fandom with pop culture in a way that few others can. In a tournament often driven by rivalries, Surya reminded everyone of the mutual respect and camaraderie that binds the cricketing fraternity together.

And perhaps, in a way, he spoke for millions of fans who, even today, live for those “Dhoni finishes” and still pray—“Just don’t run him out.”