IPL 2017: MS Dhoni Success Spurs Wild Celebrations Among Chennai Super Kings Fans
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's match-tilting innings against Mumbai Indians was celebrated like a win by CSK fans
Highlights
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MS Dhoni slammed a magnificent 26-ball 40 not out.
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MS Dhoni slammed five sixes in his knock.
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MS Dhoni guided CSK to two IPL titles.
It was a deja vu moment for all Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans as they to see their former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in supreme form against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. Dhoni slammed a magnificent 26-ball 40 not out to help Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) enter the final. Though Dhoni was playing in RPS colours, the enthusiastic and ecstatic CSK fans cheered every shot that came off their former captain's broad blade.
The fans also took to social media to express their happiness and lauded the match-winning knock by Dhoni. Most of the posts were about how well their captain had performed in the eight years he spent with CSK.
Keep calm and trust #MSDhoni
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 16, 2017
His Name is "Mahenda Singh Dhoni" #MSDhoni #IPL #WhistlesWillBeBack pic.twitter.com/RWC2rHp4FK
— CSKFansOfficial (@CSKFansOfficial) May 16, 2017
#Smithy = King of Jungle#MSDhoni = King of Finishers/Helicopters #MIvRPS #RPSvMI #IPL pic.twitter.com/Lr1Sw7A5lj
— MSDhoniFansOfficial (@msdfansofficial) May 16, 2017
Goosebumps moment for all #MSDhoni fans! #whistleswillbeback #IPL pic.twitter.com/xDrEuELogM
— CSKFansOfficial (@CSKFansOfficial) May 15, 2017
#MSDhoni smashed tonight.
— MSDhoniFansOfficial (@msdfansofficial) May 16, 2017
Strike Rate of 163.82 against @mipaltan in playoffs. #IPL #MIvRPS #RPSvMI pic.twitter.com/tZFjBcIUOo
Being #MSDhoni is toughest Job in the world they said :)
— CSKFansOfficial (@CSKFansOfficial) May 12, 2017
Very well said pic.twitter.com/lsmTDbWBQN
Dhoni spent eight seasons with CSK and guided the team to two back-to-back titles victories - 2010 and 2011. The franchise was barred for two years by the Justice Lodha Committee in 2015 and should be back in the fray in IPL 11.
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