IPL 2020: Ahead of MI vs CSK opener, #WelcomeBackDhoni trends on Twitter
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After over a year, MS Dhoni will be taking to the field in the match against Mumbai Indians and fans are already looking forward to witnessing former Indian skipper back in action again.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season opener between defending champions Mumbai Indians and three-time winners Chennai Super Kings is less than 24 hours away. After over a year, MS Dhoni will be taking to the field in the match against Mumbai Indians and fans are already looking forward to witnessing former Indian skipper back in action again.
#WelcomeBackDhoni started to trend on social media platform Twitter as fans posted stats, photos, videos of Dhoni with more than 50,000 tweets. There has been lot of talks surrounding Dhoni’s comeback on field, more so ever after he announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. While fans may not witness ‘Thala’ in action from stadiums, they will be tuning in on their televisions to catch a glimpse of the wicket-keeper batsman.
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Here's how #WelcomeBackDhoni trended on Twitter:
Let’s look forward to dashing Dhoni’s dhamaka in Dubai!🤩🥳#WelcomeBackDhoni @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/pawSK02ZyP
— Whistle Podu Army ® - CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) September 18, 2020
Most runs in last 4 overs
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020
Most runs in the last over
Most wins as Captain
Most dismissals as Keeper
Most runs as Captain
Most MOM as Captain
Most not outs as Batsman
Most sixes by an Indian
Most MOM by an Indian
Highest average by Indian player#WelcomeBackDhoni | @MSDhoni
Done and dusted with the blues
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020
Need to do it again with the #Yellove 🔥#WelcomeBackDhoni | @MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/gUYOJHzhxj
19:29 - MSD Retired !!
— DHONI Army TN™ (@DhoniArmyTN) September 18, 2020
19:30 - MSD will be coming back !!
Destiny 🤞💥#WelcomeBackDhoni | @ChennaiIPL
Here is the Special Design to Welcome our beloved IDOL @MSDhoni. 💛#WelcomeBackDhoni 🦁🔥#IPL2020 • Design @lingamalagar..!! pic.twitter.com/J72CcG16kQ
— DHONIsm™ ❤️ (@DHONIism) September 18, 2020
Captain Cool, Well Said !!👌🦁💛#WelcomeBackDhoni | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/9Ds4aAWopO
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) September 18, 2020
#WelcomeBackDhoni 🔥
— DHONI Tamil FC™ (@DhoniTamilFC) September 18, 2020
Art Artist pic.twitter.com/CnkcXEo8xR
Helicopter Flying in the UAE !!🚁💥#WelcomeBackDhoni | #CSK pic.twitter.com/6GvCZYscjA
— CSK Fans Army™ (@CSKFansArmy) September 18, 2020
All We Need is Your Presence to Cherish & Smile to Rejoice 🤗💛@msdhoni #MSDhoni #WelcomeBackDhoni pic.twitter.com/LGd9nnTQns
— Sharukh MSD™🦁 (@StanMSD) September 18, 2020
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CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians, heaped praise on Dhoni as he said: “It has been no different. He’s very fit and mentally he’s been very engaged and determined. In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is fresh and ready to go,” Fleming told CSK’s official website.
Also termed as ‘El Clasico’ cricket, CSK vs MI will be the perfect season opener for IPL 2020. Talking about the match, Fleming said, the encounter always adds extra excitement and pressure.
“The first game is always full of anxiety, nerves and excitement, and CSK-MI has added extra excitement and pressure and we enjoy that. We’ve earned the right to play the first game by playing well last year, and given the way the final finished last year, it’s nice to have another crack at MI. They are a very good side and it gives you a good gauge as to how the pre-season has gone and the areas that need improvement. You get a good idea after the first game as to where your team is sitting,” Fleming said.
CSK will be without the likes of Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh who opted out of IPL 2020 citing personal reasons.
