Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes that during Kolkata Knight Riders' next IPL game, the Eden Gardens will witness the familiar purple hue but Sunday was about "his farewell", in what could be his last appearance on the hallowed turf.

Having first stepped on this iconic ground as a teenager, who played Ranji Trophy for Bihar, Kolkata's favourite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one saw Eden Gardens filled with yellow jersey, anticipating that they might not see the special man again.