"One last time" - Fans react as MS Dhoni is officially retained CSK ahead of the mega auction
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) managed to retain their core players going into the mega auction ahead of IPL 2022. There were no major surprises from the yellow franchise. They chose star players like MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali as their four picks.
Longstanding CSK top-order batter Suresh Raina has not been retained for the first time. His diminishing form could be the reason behind the move. Other CSK stalwarts like Dwayne Bravo and Faf du Plessis will also enter the mega auction in 2022.
CSK fans were mostly satisfied with their team management's decision on retention and took to Twitter to express it. They were extremely glad to know that MS Dhoni will remain with CSK and continue playing. Most of them were also glad that top performers for CSK in recent years like Jadeja, Gaikwad, and Moeen Ali would stay with the team.
Here are some of the best reactions:
@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni one last time 🥺♥️
Welcome Back Thalaivaaa 😁💛
#WhistlePodu | #MSDhoni | @MSDhoni https://t.co/sGJlLLxjvH
@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni @Ruutu1331 What more reasons you need to LOVE this man ? He can easily make him at the top by bagging the Cash, but he stepped down and let the Best of the team gets it.
Love you Forever THALA https://t.co/I1zEjWKwfy
Ms Dhoni or Virat Kohli ka price bhle hi kam ho gya ho lkin izzat or badh gii
#CSK #RcbFanArmy #IPL2022Retention
Dhoni is on another mission ✍️💛
@MSDhoni • #MSDhoni • #WhistlePodu @Actor_Mahendran https://t.co/8MTdzjLfOW
Ek cup aur dila do fir @msdhoni 🥺🤲 twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/sta…
💛💛💛💛...
#Yellove #WhistlePodu @ChennaiIPL @msdhoni @imjadeja @Ruutu1331 #MoeenAli https://t.co/CipzIHe3sO
@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni @SPFleming7 I can understand retention dynamics but whatever happens no matter whatever amount is needed but just get @ImRaina @faf1307 and Bravo back in the team. They are synonymous to CSK.
I believe Rutu, Moeen, and Jaddu will be the backbone of the franchise for the next few years. #MSDhoni will prepare them to take care of the franchise and the legacy that he has built over the years.
#IPL2022Retention #IPLretention
@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni @Ruutu1331 Thala signing the deal for IPL 2022. https://t.co/vXGAlTpuyM
That's Mahi for us as he knows Jadeja's is more worthy as he is on the top of his game
#MSDhoni
#IPLAuction
#IPL2022Retention https://t.co/MntdvTx9xk
#CSK retentions,
Jadeja
Dhoni
Moeen Ali
Gaikwad
Jadeja as the captain? Anyways, giving him the top spot shows the way forward. And the GOOD NEWS - MS Dhoni is playing IPL 2022 for sure!
Dhoni is retained as the Second Choice. He wished Jadeja to get Better Deal of 16cr..🦁💥
#WhistlePodu | #MSDhoni | @MSDhoni
He himself doesn't want to be the 1st Retention and giving respect to the other players ahead of him is 💛
Love you @msdhoni 🦁
#IPL2022Retention
@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni @Ruutu1331 Ruturaj's worth is more than 6 crore... He would have fetched almost double in auction
Coming to CSK helped me understand a different culture: MS Dhoni
CSK skipper MS Dhoni recently spoke about his experience with the franchise so far. He revealed that due to his long-running association with the Chennai franchise, he got to understand the vastly different culture in South India.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management organized an event in Chennai to celebrate their title win. At the event, MS Dhoni addressed his fans and spoke a few words.
A nostalgic MS Dhoni said:
“I am a bit of a wanderer since childhood. My parents are from Uttarakhand. They came to Ranchi later. I was born there. I went to Kharagpur in West Bengal for my job. My association with CSK started in 2008, but my association with Chennai started before that when I made my Test debut here. I never knew I would be picked by CSK when I was in the auction. Coming to CSK helped me understand a different culture."
He added:
"I have always planned my cricket. My last game that I played was in Ranchi. The last home game in ODIs was at my hometown in Ranchi. So, hopefully, my last T20 will be in Chennai. Whether it's next year or in 5 years' time, we don't really know."
The veteran keeper is all set to lead the Chennai Super Kings side in the 2022 IPL. CSK fans will be hoping that their team will successfully defend the championship next year under the astute leadership of Dhoni.