It would not be an exaggeration to say that MS Dhoni is the heart of Chennai. She is affectionately known as “Thala” in Chennai. Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni led the team to four IPL trophies and was runner-up to CSK five times. From the beginning of IPL, MS Dhoni has remained in the same franchise until now.
He is one of the best leaders in cricket history, if not the best. People in Chennai have an unconditional love for their “Captain Cool” and he has an unconditional love for motorcycles. CSK owner Northern Srinivasan He remembered an incident in 2008 when they gifted Dhoni a bicycle.
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“You will turn around and suddenly you will see him on your bike” – N Srinivasan
“From day one, we gave him a bike and he just disappeared. “He traveled all over the city,” Srinavasan told Sportsstar Conclave.
“Why did he grow up in Chennai and why did he grow up over Chennai because on match day you will turn around and suddenly see him on your bike,” he added. In the inaugural season of the IPL, Dhoni led CSK to the final, but lost the race to the Rajasthan Royals. “He traveled all over the city. That, in its own way, made him love the city,” Srinivasan said.
Dhoni had previously stated that he wanted to quit the match because he had so many memories and great shots at Chepauk Stadium. He recorded his first double century at Chepauk against Australia, where only his team lifted the trophy for the fourth time last year. Although this year all league matches are played only in Maharashtra and playoffs and finals have other venues, Chennai has not hosted any matches this year. Next year Chennai fans can say goodbye to their iconic captain.
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