Jayanti: He is very down to earth. When he comes to Ranchi, he meets all his old friends, he even tries to go to the ground where he used to play. He goes to his school to meet all his teachers; he loved his school a lot. He always tries to help out people in any way -- giving tips to the young cricketers. If some elders want to meet him, he tries and makes time for them. The place where he worked -- Indian Airlines -- he tries to visit that place too. He makes it a point to meet everyone.

Pan Singh: He is a celebrity, but it has not gone to his head. He doesn't drink. He is a milk-a-holic

So, he is very attached to Ranchi?

Jayanti: He doesn't want to leave Ranchi. We are now constructing our own house, so asked him, if he wants to stay in Ranchi, since it makes sense to construct a big house only if he is here. He said he would never shift to any other place. He is very attached to Ranchi. He says having been born and brought up here, he wants to stay here.

Pan Singh: Yes, he likes Ranchi. He is very close to his home... to his old friends, to his teachers.

Photograph: Dhoni's trophies have a special place in their home.

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