Rahul Tiwari
khelja|28-03-2025
MS Dhoni is no less than a god for fans of Chennai Super Kings. It is because of Dhoni that fans all over the world salute Chennai Super Kings. Chennai's team is playing at their home or at the opponent's house, he gets full support because of Dhoni. However, former CSK batsman Ambati Rayudu believes that it is causing harm to Chennai somewhere. Rayudu suggested that Chennai fans are first supporters of Dhoni and this 'strange' passion is not good for franchisees. Let us tell you what Rayudu finally said?
Rayudu said, 'This is quite strange, and I don't think it is good for the game. If you are a new player, it can be quite scared. Support is fantastic, but as you play, you realize that they are fans of Dhoni before CSK fans. This is quite clear, and it is also fine, because the team has been set in this way for years. They are truly called 'Thala', and they take decisions in CSK. Now the situation has become that people are dedicated to the extent of insanity for them.
Rayudu also told how the fans of CSK often celebrate their own players, so that they can see Dhoni batting. The same happened in the match against Mumbai Indians last week. Rayudu told that even before many players have found this behavior strange. He said, 'This has been happening for many years, and many players have felt it. However, nothing was said openly. We also love Dhoni, and they too, but when you get down to bat and fans shout to you to get out, it sounds strange.
Rayudu suggested that only Dhoni can solve this problem. Also, he asked the franchise to be ready for the time when the five -time IPL winning captain would not be in the team. He said, 'Only Dhoni can solve this. If they say that 'these are all our players, and as I bat, the fans can be calm. This will be good for the players. Rayudu further said, 'This will be challenging. Not only for the players or Chennai, but also for the franchise, because they have not prepared anyone other than Dhoni to pull the fans. If Dhoni is not there, then he will have to think something new to maintain branding and fans.