Before the IPL championship, CSK fans have a special message for "Thala" MS Dhoni.

About

     The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 championship game between the Gujarat Titans and the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Dhoni had a special greeting from his devoted Chennai fans before the game. Dhoni, a Ranchi native, has a special connection with the Chennai crowd because he frequently represents CSK there at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The biggest shouts are chanted for their captain every time he steps up to the plate in Chennai. Fans of the former Indian captain conveyed their respect and affection for him in a wonderful video that was shared by the IPL's Twitter account.

What they said

     A supporter remarked, "I have been working here on IPL duties for 10 years, and initially, my motivation to do this job was only to be able to see Dhoni." 

     Another fan remarked, "Thalla is always Thala; very cool and collected in any circumstance." 

     Another fan said, "Dhoni has always been my favourite player since I was a kid. Just when I was hoping to see him someday, I got to see him, and then when I was wondering if I could be in a picture with him, that happened too."

Overview 

    Dhoni, who has shattered numerous records throughout his career, will set a new record in the decisive game. He will join a select group of batters who have played in 250 IPL games. 

    The Thala have scored 5082 runs with an average of 39.09 in 249 games. He has scored these runs with a 135.96 strike rate. His greatest innings are 84.