MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina’s bromance ahead of IPL 2024 opener at Chepauk

Mangalore Today News Network

Chennai, March 22, 2024: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sent their fans on a nostalgic trip by sharing a video of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja enjoying a moment together at the Chepauk. The men in yellow will begin their title defence under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad who was named Dhoni’s successor on Thursday evening. CSK will lock horns will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 begins Friday evening.

Ahead of the mouth-watering season opener, former all-rounder Suresh Raina visited the Chepauk and met his old mates, Dhoni and Jadeja, who were in the nets. The meet-up was captured on camera and the franchise shared the video on social media with the famous song, ‘Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge’ (from the movie, Sholay) playing in the background.

“A timeless tale of brotherhood! 3 7 8,” the caption of the video read.

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Raina was an integral part of the five-time IPL winners, playing under the captaincy of Dhoni for 11 seasons. He is the fifth-highest scorer in the tournament’s history with 5528 runs in 205 matches, at an impressive strike rate of 136.73 and an average of 32.52. In his IPL career, Raina smashed 39 fifties and one century. He also made some impact with the ball, picking up 25 wickets. After being part of CSK’s 4 triumphant seasons, the all-rounder took up the commentator’s role.

Meanwhile, CSK will be looking to defend their crown this season under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad. Head coach Stephen Fleming said that the former skipper took the call after much thinking. Considering that they had won the title in 2023, Dhoni felt that it was the right time to hand the baton over to fresh blood. The coach also revealed that there were some minor celebrations around the new captain in the locker room.

The defending champions will be looking to secure an early victory to improve their chances of lifting the trophy for a second successive time.