Initially led by MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most loved and established franchises in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL). The journey of the yellow army is nothing short of remarkable, marked by triumphs and challenges.
CSK has lifted 5 coveted trophies under the able-leadership of MS Dhoni. However, the franchise has also had their fair share of ups and downs. The team has played 16 IPL seasons and has gone through several ups and downs.
Meanwhile, a throwback video of MS Dhoni is going viral where the star player can be seen breaking down in tears as he narrates the tough times of his franchise. The team was banned from IPL for two years for alleged spot fixing.
“The two years that we were not in IPL, our fans stood by us and our fan following actually increased. That was the tough time and I feel I was waiting for the right time for all of us coming together as a franchise that is known for cricket,” MS Dhoni says in the video.
The legendary cricketer tries to control his tears and drinks water as he gets emotional on stage. A CSK fan shared the throwback video and wrote, “The reason why we love him unconditionally is this... He is not just another cricketer for us... He loves Chennai team and fans #Dhoni #Thala #CSK 💛💛💛 We are proud CSK fans.”
Fans also got nostalgic in the comments section and revealed how much they loved MS Dhoni. “Always a proud CSKian and a big big Dhoni fan,” an user wrote.
Another user wrote, “This is why Thala is who he is as a person, the idol of everyone.”
“The craze of MS Dhoni is something that no cricketer can ever even reach close,” commented another user.
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Worth mentioning, CSK and Rajasthan Royals were banned from IPL for 2 years (2016 and 2017) due to alleged spot-fixing and betting activities.