Like thousands and thousands of different Indians, legendary cricketer MS Dhoni additionally had his fingers crossed as India’s Chandrayaan-3 was inches away from a profitable touchdown on the Moon. At 6:04 PM IST on Wednesday, your entire nation had its eyes glued to the tv as Chandrayaan-3 efficiently landed close to the Moon’s south pole. India thus turned the primary nation to take action, and the fourth general to delicate land a craft on the lunar floor. Dhoni’s response to Chandrayaan-3’s profitable touchdown has gone viral on social media.

In a video shared on social media, Dhoni, who is understood for his calm and composed manner, was seen clapping his thighs whereas others round rejoiced India’s historic achievement.

Captain cool #MSDhoni celebrating #Chandrayaan3 success#VikramLander #PragyanRover #ISRO #MoonLanding #India #IndiaOnTheMoon pic.twitter.com/1KKH70glm6

— Vinod (@vinodgounder7) August 23, 2023

The reside telecast of the historic second began at 5.20 pm and the lander accomplished 4 levels earlier than touchdown on the Moon’s floor.

Chandrayaan-3’s touchdown comes days after a Russian probe crashed in the identical area and 4 years for the reason that earlier Indian try (Chandrayaan-2) failed on the final second.

Only Russia, the United States and China have beforehand achieved managed landings on the Moon.

Meanwhile, Dhoni retired from worldwide cricket in August 2020. However, he continued to be part of Indian Premier League as a participant. In IPL 2023, Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth title.

He is undoubtedly one of many best captains cricket ever witnessed, having led India to ICC T20 World Cup 2007, ICC ODI World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy 2013 as skipper.