WATCH | 'Afridi-Afridi', 'Musa-Musa' chants heard during MS Dhoni's Kashmir visit

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Sunday visited Kunzar area of Baramulla District in Kashmir as a chief guest for the Chinar Cricket Premier League. The event was organised by Indian Army in North Kashmir.

Thousands gathered early in the morning to a glimpse of the former India skipper. Many of them were shouting 'Dhoni, Dhoni' as they lined up to see the Ranchi cricketer. 

However, some pro-Shahid Afridi slogans were also heard when Dhoni arrived at the venue. According to local media, some of the locals chanted 'Boom Boom Afridi' slogans as Dhoni, who holds an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, interacted with aspiring cricketers. Also heard was the name of militant 'Zakir Musa'.

A video also emerged on social media confirming the same:

When asked whether India should resume cricketing ties with Pakistan, Dhoni said, "When we talk about cricket, in most people's opinion it is a sport, but when it comes to India and Pakistan series, it is much more than that. It is also a diplomatic and political decision."

Referring to the saying that 'sports and politics should be kept separated', the 36-year-old added that whenever the team plays a bilateral series, it generates a lot of money, which eventually flows in the economy of the country and thus it makes cricket more than a sport.

He said, "Saying that it is just cricket is wrong, as it also has an impact on the Indian economy. So, coming to a conclusion on India-Pakistan series is a big decision which should be left to the government."