It&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a>&rsquo;s world, and we are living in it.
India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> giant is perhaps the most enormous cricketing personality since the great Sachin Tendulkar, and the roar the home crowd (in IPL) makes upon his arrival at the crease is a testament to it. Dhoni is CSK, and CSK is Dhoni, and his former teammate Ambati Rayudu doesn&rsquo;t think otherwise.
Ahead of Chennai&rsquo;s marquee home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 on Friday night, Rayudu talks about the energetic CSK crowd known for producing the loudest noise ever heard on a cricket field. It&rsquo;s intimidating for someone coming over to the venue (Chepauk in Chennai) for the first time, but it&rsquo;s phenomenal (to feel), Rayudu reckons.
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Rayudu, who played for several seasons under MS Dhoni, winning three IPL titles with them (2018, 2021 and 2023), feels Dhoni is rightly being called &lsquo;Thala&rsquo; (leader) for what he did at CSK and what he brings to the table. Rayudu admits the fans are madly in love with the former Indian and CSK captain and come in abundance to cheer for him first and then the team.
"It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer," Rayudu said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;
"It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans. It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala [leader], and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>The other side of it</h2>
There&rsquo;s always another side to everything, and CSK fans cheering the stadium out for MS Dhoni comes with its set of cons.&nbsp;
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Who doesn&rsquo;t want to watch MS Dhoni bat? Perhaps everyone; however, since he comes late down the order, his time only comes when most of the batting order is back in the hut, with the strangest part being the fans cheer after a CSK wicket falls only to see MS Dhoni walk out and bat and hit sixes.
Rayudu feels it doesn&rsquo;t set a nice example for the game, and considering everyone in the side gives their 100%, the home fans must not cheer for a CSK batter&rsquo;s wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle.&nbsp;
"It's been happening for quite a few years now, and quite a few players have felt it over the years, you know, if not come out openly and said something about it, but internally, a lot of people used to feel that the crowd&hellip; even though we also love MS Dhoni, and they also love MS Dhoni and we want to see him bat, but sometimes when you, as an individual, are going out to bat they are shouting from the crowd to&hellip; literally asking you to get out. Or they are anticipating or expecting you to get out.
"So it is quite strange, and I don't think it actually serves the game well to be very honest. All the [other] players are giving their best for the team as well. They are also preparing and doing really well for the franchise, and they have put in a lot of sacrifices to be where they are. When things like that happen from their own crowd, it is, I feel, maybe it can be avoided,&rdquo; Rayudu added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Rayudu feels the home fans (in IPL) cheering for a CSK wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle doesn’t set a nice example for the game.

It’s MS Dhoni’s world, and we are living in it. India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) giant is perhaps the most enormous cricketing personality since the great Sachin Tendulkar, and the roar the home crowd (in IPL) makes upon his arrival at the crease is a testament to it. Dhoni is CSK, and CSK is Dhoni, and his former teammate Ambati Rayudu doesn’t think otherwise. Ahead of Chennai’s marquee home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 on Friday night, Rayudu talks about the energetic CSK crowd known for producing the loudest noise ever heard on a cricket field. It’s intimidating for someone coming over to the venue (Chepauk in Chennai) for the first time, but it’s phenomenal (to feel), Rayudu reckons. Also read | Star culture returns with CSK-RCB Southern Derby: Why is it IPL's biggest draw? Rayudu, who played for several seasons under MS Dhoni, winning three IPL titles with them (2018, 2021 and 2023), feels Dhoni is rightly being called ‘Thala’ (leader) for what he did at CSK and what he brings to the table. Rayudu admits the fans are madly in love with the former Indian and CSK captain and come in abundance to cheer for him first and then the team. "It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer," Rayudu said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo. "It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans. It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala [leader], and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK,” he added. The other side of it There’s always another side to everything, and CSK fans cheering the stadium out for MS Dhoni comes with its set of cons. Also read | IPL 2025: KKR pitch curator does U-Turn in Rahane episode, says ‘those who are accusing me…’ Who doesn’t want to watch MS Dhoni bat? Perhaps everyone; however, since he comes late down the order, his time only comes when most of the batting order is back in the hut, with the strangest part being the fans cheer after a CSK wicket falls only to see MS Dhoni walk out and bat and hit sixes. Rayudu feels it doesn’t set a nice example for the game, and considering everyone in the side gives their 100%, the home fans must not cheer for a CSK batter’s wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle. "It's been happening for quite a few years now, and quite a few players have felt it over the years, you know, if not come out openly and said something about it, but internally, a lot of people used to feel that the crowd… even though we also love MS Dhoni, and they also love MS Dhoni and we want to see him bat, but sometimes when you, as an individual, are going out to bat they are shouting from the crowd to… literally asking you to get out. Or they are anticipating or expecting you to get out. "So it is quite strange, and I don't think it actually serves the game well to be very honest. All the [other] players are giving their best for the team as well. They are also preparing and doing really well for the franchise, and they have put in a lot of sacrifices to be where they are. When things like that happen from their own crowd, it is, I feel, maybe it can be avoided,” Rayudu added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Everyone gives their 100% at CSK but fans cheer for MS Dhoni,’ Rayudu’s honest admission of Chennai’s IPL crowd

In a shocking turn of events following the thrilling tie between hosts RCB and CSK at M Chinnaswamy in IPL 2024, a female Chennai Super Kings fan took to social media to reveal what happened to her after the game.

In a shocking turn of events following the thrilling tie between hosts RCB and CSK at M Chinnaswamy in IPL 2024, a female Chennai Super Kings fan took to social media to reveal what happened to her after the game. As the Bengaluru camp burst into joy after a 27-run win over CSK and also qualified for the playoffs, RCB fans took to the streets with the internet filled with videos of them enjoying their hearts out. That, however, comes with its set of cons. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: How Yash Dayal redeemed himself after Dhoni’s 110m ‘monster’ six in final-over thriller An X user alleges that she felt unsafe wearing the CSK jersey outside of Chinnaswamy as drunken RCB fans were abusing and bullying everyone walking by. She also accused home fans of rash driving, creating unrest. “Feeling unsafe wearing a csk jersey outside and around Chinnaswamy stadium. RCB fans (men) here are abusing and bullying every single person walking by. So Many men out here are so drunk and abusing on face be it women or men. People are also rash driving, scaring tf out us,” a user posted on X (previously known as Twitter). Feeling unsafe wearing a csk jersey outside and around Chinnaswamy stadium. RCB fans (men) here are abusing and bullying every single person walking by. So Many men out here are so drunk and abusing on face be it women or men. People are also rash driving, scaring tf out us. — Annie Steve (@annieSteeph) May 18, 2024 × In the following post, she tagged the Bengaluru Police to take immediate action, to which the concerned department replied immediately. “@BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic you gotta do something about this,” her following post read. @BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic you gotta do something about this. — Annie Steve (@annieSteeph) May 18, 2024 × The Bengaluru City Police replied, “Please dial Namma 112 and report immediately.” Kohli spoils Dhoni’s final dance Virat Kohli vs MS Dhoni was the highlight, with only one certain to go through to the playoffs. While ahead of this game, CSK was sitting comfortably to book the playoff berth, RCB – on a five-match winning spree, needed more than just a good performance to reach the final four, which they eventually did. In a game that was said to be marred by the rain, interrupted for over half an hour right after the start but saw no further interruption till the end. The hosts batted first after losing the toss, with skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli adding 78 for the first wicket. Handy contributions from Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green propelled RCB to 218 for five in 20 overs. CSK got off to a worst possible start, losing Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad on a first-ball duck. Rachin Ravindra starred with the bat, hitting 61, while Rahane scored 33 during a brief stay at the crease. Wickets kept falling, but Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni took the game to the last over. Yash Dayal won the battle as he defended 17 runs off the final over to see his team through.

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There is no match to MS Dhoni’s craze, be it in Chennai or any other part of the country. More so that fans present inside the stadium wait for the batter who had come ahead of MS to get out so that they can watch one glimpse of the legend himself.

There is no match to MS Dhoni’s craze, be it in Chennai or any other part of the country. More so that fans present inside the stadium wait for the batter who had come ahead of MS to get out so that they can watch one glimpse of the legend himself. Ravindra Jadeja - India and CSK star all-rounder often hears chants of MS Dhoni while batting and has even heard fans asking him to get out early. After the win against Delhi Capitals in Chepauk on Wednesday, Jadeja, while attending the post-match presser, revealed the same, saying, “It becomes really hard when you are batting in the middle order of a team where you have MS Dhoni. No matter, whether CSK playing at its home ground or not, a huge crowd are coming just to see one glimpse of legend MS Dhoni,” Jadeja said after the DC game. “Whenever any player comes to bat ahead of MS Dhoni, fans pray for the player’s dismissal so that Dhoni can come to bat in the field,” the left-arm all-rounder added. Speaking on often hearing the same chants this season irrespective of the venue, Jadeja said, “I keep hearing Mahi bhai’s chants. If I bat higher, then the crowd will wait for me to get out. As long as the team wins, I am happy,” he added. CSK inch closer to a playoff berth Jadeja has been CSK’s best performer, and his numbers speak for him. While he hasn’t been among runs this season, his fielding and bowling exploits have made the right noise in IPL 2023. Even against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, Jadeja scored 21 off 16 balls – hitting a boundary and a six and even picked Rilee Rossouw's wicket. On a day when none of the batters could cross the 25-run-mark, Jadeja’s handy cameo counts for a lot. Even CSK’s head coach Stephen Fleming praised the side’s approach, which made the total of 166 as 175 or 180. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Stephen Fleming happy with 'cameos' as CSK inch closer to playoff qualification following DC win On the other hand, the fans finally could witness MS Dhoni play more than a few balls as he arrived at the crease following Rayudu’s wicket in the 17th over. Though, as expected he took his time to settle down, Thala, as fans often call him, smashed left-armer Khaleel Ahmed for two sixes and a four in the penultimate over. DO NOT MISS! When @msdhoni cut loose! 💪 💪 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/soUtpXQjCX#TATAIPL | #CSKvDC | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/kduRZ94eEk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 10, 2023 × Owing to overall performance, CSK beat CDC by 27 runs and inched closer to sealing the playoff berth. In 12 matches, CSK have 15 points and need another three points to ensure a top-two finish.

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Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

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Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu"

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CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago.&nbsp;

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From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year.&nbsp;

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S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi

Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI –

R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah&nbsp;

Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient?

Indian Premier League is set to begin today with Chennai Super Kings clashing with defending champions Mumbai Indians. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient? Despite the tournament being played outside India and behind closed doors, CSK fans are still running high on energy as their Dhoni and Co. begin their campaign tonight. Chennai Super Kings shared a video of its fans excited for the tournament on Twitter. It said: "They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu" They say it's our first match without you. But the unconditional #yellove that pours in from across the globe can only mean that the whistles are louder than ever and keep us going forever. Dear Super Fans, NANDRI VERY MUCH! #WhistleFromHome @CSKFansOfficial #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/u2dDkAxTOn — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 19, 2020 × CSK skipper MS Dhoni's return to the field will be the much-anticipated part of tonight's match as the former Indian captain announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15. The last he played during the World Cup semi-finals clash against the Kiwis, 14 months ago. IN PICS | IPL trivia: Top records of 'Thala' MS Dhoni in the tournament From COVID-19 to Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh pulling out, the Chennai-based team faced major setbacks even before the tournament began. Despite these, the team will be vying for fourth IPL trophy this year. Predicted Chennai Super Kings Playing XI – S Watson, Faf Du Plessis, A Rayudu, K Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), R Jadeja, D Bravo, D Chahar, P Chawla, I Tahir, L Ngidi Predicted Mumbai Indians Playing XI – R Sharma (C), Q De Kock (WK), I Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Krunal Pandya, K Pollard, H Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, R Chahar, T Boult, J Bumrah

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