Ravindra Jadeja, a longtime hero for Chennai Super Kings, as soon as once more became a match-winner because the franchise secured a 7-wicket win in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday. Jadeja, chatting with Harsha Bhogle within the post-match presentation ceremony, made his expectation of getting his title (like Thala and Chinna Thala for MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina respectively) clear. His dialog with Bhogle continued on social media, with the well-known commentator branding him ‘Thalapathy’. Not lengthy after Jadeja thanked Harsha for the title, even the Chennai Super Kings made it official.

”My title hasn’t but been verified, hopefully they will give me one,” Jadeja, in a jovial temper, mentioned within the post-match presentation ceremony. ”I at all times take pleasure in my bowling on this observe. I hoped the ball grips somewhat and for those who bowl in the proper areas it helps you. For visiting groups, it takes time to settle in and plan.”

Harsha Bhogle then took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “I do not assume there may be one other floor in India the place the gang nearly turns into a part of the post-match presentation. I really like doing it right here. So @ChennaiIPL are you going to offer Jadeja the ‘verification’ for “Cricket Thalapathi”?”

Jadeja responded to Harsha’s post, saying “Thanks lots”.

Thanks a lot

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) April 8, 2024

Later, CSK gave their stamp of approval to Jadeja’s title. On X, the 5-time champions wrote: “Verified as Cricket Thalapathy”.

#CSKvKKR #WhistlePodu #Yellove

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 8, 2024

CSK, with their third win in five matches this season, are placed 4th on the points table. All three of Chenani’s wins have come at their home, Chepauk, while both away games have resulted in defeats for them.

Jadeja took three important wickets against the Knight Riders to be named the player of the match. The all-rounder would hope to not just continue his excellent bowling form but also improve his numbers with the bat in the coming games.