Mahendra Singh Dhoni – the man, the myth, the legend – has become timeless icon for cricket-loving millennials. At 42, ‘Thala’ still commands unadulterated adulation from fans. Every single Chennai Super Kings match has been a chance for fans to see their hero in action – His smashing sixes have turned back time – albeit briefly and enthralled everyone. But the law of nature holds true for everyone including ‘Mahi’. Amid intense retirement speculation, how was this season IPL for Dhoni after he handed over captaincy to young Ruturaj Gaikwad. Here’s a look at Dhoni’s IPL 2024 journey so far.
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MS Dhoni featured in his 250th match for CSK while playing against MI at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, April 14. Dhoni became only the second player to achieve this feat for a single T20 team. (PTI)
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Dhoni made a dramatic entry at the Wankhede Stadium in the final over against MI and smashed three consecutive sixes off Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya. He scored 4-ball 20 runs at a strike rate of 500. (PTI photo)
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MS Dhoni turned back the clock with a brilliant catch behind the stumps during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Dhoni did not hesitate for a moment, executing a full-stretch dive to complete the catch in just 0.6 seconds. (PTI Photo)
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In the game against LSG, Dhoni took on left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan, hitting a four through deep extra cover followed by a massive 101-meter six into the stands. (PTI Photo)
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player to have 150 catches in the Indian Premier League. He reached this milestone on Sunday, May 5, against the Punjab Kings at Dharamsala. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
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Dhoni’s popularity remains unmatched, with fans across the country and beyond flocking to see him in action, making CSK games a spectacle both on and off the field. Dhoni-Jadeja teamed up to play hilarious prank on Chennai fans during match with KKR. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran)
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Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni walked out to bat at number nine for the first time in his T20 career during the Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings. (Express photo by Partha Paul)
