Glimpses from the Chennai Super Kings-Rajasthan Royals IPL 2023 game at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
A peek into Chennai Super Kings's preparations for IPL 2020.
'A mark of respect for the markers and the ground staff who toil hard to make us game ready!' CSK captioned the Instagram video.
The 23 Watts survey also stated that an overwhelming 73 per cent of fans want Chennai Super Kings' talisman, Mahendra Singh Dhoni to continue playing, highlighting the strong support Thala still receives from fans all over the country.
Check out some MS Dhoni fans during Saturday's IPL match in Chennai.
The Chepauk crowd erupted with excitement as M S Dhoni strode out to bat
Jadeja was keen to reconnect with longtime teammate and bowling partner, Ravichandran Ashwin.
After guiding Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League title, Thala was seen sporting a quirky outfit as he spend time with family and friends.
Dhoni Entertainment's first release will be the Tamil film, LGM.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.
'Thala' was in action immediately, working on his wicket-keeping skills.
After undergoing knee surgery after IPL 2023, Dhoni has displayed his trademark resilience, showcasing a remarkable recovery in recent viral images capturing his intense training sessions in Ranchi.
It's IPL season again and that means Thala's back in action! Fans wait all year to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni back doing what he does best.
Dhoni, who has played over 250 IPL matches, has never bowled in the T20 league.
In preparation for IPL 2024, during a nets session on Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Chennai Super Kings captain was seen using a bat bearing the logo of a new brand.
Ziva will be 9 on February 6. Gosh, how quickly these children grow!
Acknowledging the deafening roar at Chepauk, Dhoni showcased his six-hitting exploits.
With a pair of shades on, Dhoni was seen zipping through the streets of his hometown in his 1973 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
At the launch of his app powered by Single.id, MSD said he wants to enjoy his last few years of cricket, like he did when he was a child.
Regardless of where Chennai Super Kings games are played, Thala has his fans everywhere.
Dhoni's new look has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans.
In 380 T20s, Dhoni has made 7,308 runs at an average of 38.06, with 28 half-centuries.
With Mahendra Singh Dhoni being the same player and no one to "bell the cat", CSK are in unusual mess with a mis-firing top-order where the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has had to give up his opening slot.
By the looks of it the team will be able to 'whistle podu' in time for this season's IPL, that commences on March 31.
As CSK gears up for the IPL 2024 season opener, attention remains focused on Dhoni's successor.
Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCI's court
Lauding legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni for having made cricket number one sports and inspiring many to play it, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday is hopeful of many players eager to surpass former skipper 'Thala' records in the sport.
The CSK captain 'likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much open door policy. You would go in and quite often find a lot of younger players there.'
'There is only one Thala and everyone knows who he is.'
At the end of every Chennai Super Kings game, players from the opposing side seek out The Master and ask for advice on how to iron out the kinks in their game and attitude.
Dhoni, who had arrived in Chennai for CSK's preparatory camp early this month, left the base in front of his cheering fans.
Matthew Hayden has used a variety of superlatives to describe Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Sakshi Dhoni dropped an adorable photograph of her husband on Instagram on Thursday.
'What a collection and what a man MSD is. A great achiever and a even more incredible person.;
CSK shared a photo of Mahendra Singh Dhoni arriving at the hotel upon his arrival. 'Thala Dharisanam, finally!'
The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.
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