MS Dhoni's heartfelt gesture: Special 'Return Gift' delights fans at Chepauk

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published May 13, 2024, 3:42 PM IST

 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) showed their appreciation to fans with a lap of honor at MA Chidambaram Stadium after their final home game in IPL 2024. The heartwarming gesture included MS Dhoni and teammates giving signed balls to fans, sparking emotional reactions.

Fans of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had an emotional but heartwarming moment on Sunday as the team took a victory lap around the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This was their last home game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, and they wanted to thank their fans for their support.

Before a crucial match against the Rajasthan Royals, a social media post from CSK left fans curious. But they were pleasantly surprised when MS Dhoni and his teammates gave signed balls to fans after achieving their 50th home win at the venue.

During the lap, fans showed their love for Dhoni with chants of his name filling the stadium. Dhoni even hit some signed tennis balls into the crowd, making everyone cheer louder.

CSK's official Instagram shared a picture of this moment, calling it "Thala’s return gift for the fans!" Many videos of fans cheering for Dhoni are also circulating online.

After this surprise, fans speculated if there would be an announcement about Dhoni's future. Some fans expressed their hope that the franchise wouldn't disappoint them.

During the lap, there was also a heartwarming reunion between Dhoni and Suresh Raina, a former CSK player. They shared a warm hug, and Dhoni asked Raina, who was present as part of the IPL 2024 commentary team, to hit a few balls into the venue.

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