As Chennai Super Kings returned to Chepauk for his or her second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, followers went berserk to see the ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni finall return to his ‘dwelling’. Dhoni’ keep on the crease lasted for under three balls, two of which he despatched throughout the rope for sixes. Though Dhoni did not final for lengthy within the center, the impression he created within the little time he acquired, left a long-lasting impression. While followers went ga-ga over Dhoni’s heroics, the greats of the sport like Anil Kumble and Chris Gayle additionally loved his outing totally.

Kumble termed Dhoni’s quick keep a ‘speical’ one as followers had waited for 4 lengthy years to see the long-lasting cricketer play in his IPL dwelling.

“He (Dhoni) has not played cricket for one year, IPL to IPL. And now it was a return to the home crowd after 4 years. It was something very special,” iconic India bowler Anil Kumble stated on JioCinema.
“People came to watch this – MS Dhoni bat and the two sixes is certainly a bonus for them. He batted only three balls, came in the last over. They waited all day but I am sure they would be looking forward to CSK win later tonight,” he had stated in the course of the innings break.

Chris Gayle, who is understood for his brutal hitting energy too, stated that it was a particular knock from Dhoni that additionally took him previous the 5000-run mark within the T20 league.

West Indies nice Chris Gayle, too, lauded Dhoni’s astonishing cameo, saying: “That was very special and incredible 5000 runs as well. That’s fantastic for his IPL career. More so for the fans who were treated for three deliveries and taking the side to a decent total of 217.”

Dhoni’s 12 runs proved to be the difference-maker on the finish, with CSK securing a victory LSG by the identical margin.