Former CSK and India player Ambatu Rayudu has claimed that many CSK supporters are MS Dhoni fans first and then the fans of the franchise.
advertisementRayudu further revealed that in the matches, he and Ravindra Jadeja would not be cheered for hitting boundaries or doing well, but the crowd would be abuzz for MS Dhoni in Chennai.
I really believe when I say this, that CSK fans are MS Dhoni fans first, and CSK fans later.
Dhoni, who has been struggling with injury this season has been in phenomenal hitting form and has brought the joy back to the fans.
It is expected that Dhoni will leave at the end of the season due to the mounting load of injuries.
Former CSK and India player Ambatu Rayudu has claimed that many CSK supporters are MS Dhoni fans first and then the fans of the franchise. Speaking on Star Sports ahead of CSK's final group stage game of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, Rayudu has said that during his playing days, he struggled with the idea that fans would come to watch MS Dhoni first and then the Chennai-based team.
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Rayudu further revealed that in the matches, he and Ravindra Jadeja would not be cheered for hitting boundaries or doing well, but the crowd would be abuzz for MS Dhoni in Chennai. Rayudu said that Ravindra Jadeja has been frustrated with the same over the last few years, but it is not possible to do anything about it.
"Even when you hit a six and a four the crowd is silent, me and Jadeja felt that in the last few years. I really believe when I say this, that CSK fans are MS Dhoni fans first, and CSK fans later. Even Jadeja gets frustrated, but he cannot do anything," Rayudu said on Star Sports.
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MS Dhoni's fandom has been at the very peak this season, which is possibly going to be his final one in the tournament. Dhoni, who has been struggling with injury this season has been in phenomenal hitting form and has brought the joy back to the fans. Dhoni's incredible cameos and aura in the final overs of the game has put the opposition in trouble as retired Dhoni has hit seasoned bowlers for massive sixes in the stands.
Dhoni has not revealed anything about his future at the franchise yet. The legendary captain passed the leadership baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad, the young opener from the franchise. It is expected that Dhoni will leave at the end of the season due to the mounting load of injuries.
Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: May 14, 2024
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