Fans erupted in cheers for Raina — popularly called Chinna Thala — as he walked up to collect the award. Among those in attendance was MS Dhoni’s wife, who added a light-hearted moment to the occasion.As Raina stepped forward, Dhoni’s wife shouted, “Gracia ke papa”.Raina’s daughter, Gracia, was born in 2016, while his son Rio was born in 2020.Raina boasts an impressive IPL record, having played 205 matches and scoring 5,528 runs at an average of 32.51, including one century and 39 fifties.CSK have won five IPL titles — 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023 — with Raina being part of four of those triumphs, all under Dhoni’s leadership.CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium.