File photo of Ravindra Jadeja (left) and MS Dhoni.© X (formerly Twitter)
During the training session of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the start of IPL 2024, MS Dhoni was witnessed recreating the iconic Ravindra Jadeja celebration from the final of the 2023 edition. After hitting the winning runs in the summit clash against Guajrat Titans, Jadeja ran in joy with both his hands raised upwards, something that Dhoni was also seen doing during the practice session of CSK. The video Dhoni went viral on social media with the fans connecting it to Jadeja’s celebration.
Watch the videos here:
MS Dhoni celebrating like Jadeja did after winning the 2023 IPL Finals.#IPL2024 | #MSDhoni | pic.twitter.com/TaJMrWT6UO
— (@balltamperrer) March 21, 2024
The high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday will not only usher in IPL 2024 but also a new dawn for the defending champions with iconic Dhoni handing over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of this season and it seems the unanticipated move, just a day before the start of new season, has been taken for a smooth transition.
But beyond the emotional whirlpool that surrounds Dhoni handing over captaincy to Gaikwad, CSK and RCB will have to find some early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.
The Super Kings are five-time champions, and a sixth title will put them in a space where no team has entered so far, not even Mumbai Indians, who also have five IPL trophies.
On the other hand, the Royal Challengers, who recently grabbed their maiden title through Women’s Premier League, will be eager to add a first IPL title to their shelf.
However, they have their own challenges to master.
The Super Kings have been the torch-bearers of success in the IPL under Dhoni, whose IPL career has reached its final chapter.
(With PTI Inputs)
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