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The IPL 2024 Auction has set the stage for yet another thrilling season, with franchises making strategic moves to bolster their squads. Amidst the excitement, one incident has taken centre stage, involving the legendary MS Dhoni and a die-hard Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fan. The video capturing Dhoni’s response to the fan’s request has gone viral, adding a new layer of anticipation to the upcoming tournament.
CSK’s calculated acquisitions fuel title defence ambitions
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made waves during the IPL 2024 auction, securing the services of Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, Sameer Rizvi, Rachin Ravindra, Mustafizur Rahman, and Avanish Rao Aravelly. The calculated acquisitions have ignited hopes among CSK fans, aiming for a record sixth IPL title. It is worth mentioning that Chennai is currently tied with Mumbai Indians (MI) at five titles each and will surely be eager to defend their championship in the upcoming season.
RCB fan’s heartfelt plea to Captain Cool
In the midst of this fervour, a dedicated RCB fan, having witnessed his team’s 16-year journey without a title, reached out to Dhoni with a heartfelt plea. Expressing admiration for Dhoni’s leadership and CSK’s five-title triumph, the fan implored the former India captain to support RCB in winning their maiden trophy.
“I’m a die-hard RCB fan from 16 years, and like the way you’ve won five titles for CSK, I want you to come support us and win one trophy for us,” pleaded the RCB fan.
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MS Dhoni’s strategic and loyal response
Dhoni, known for his strategic thinking and calm demeanour, responded with a sharp analysis of the challenges faced by IPL teams. He acknowledged that in cricket, things don’t always go according to plan, emphasizing the impact of injuries and other unforeseen factors on a team’s performance.
“You know, they are a very good team, but also what you need to see is in cricket everything doesn’t go according to plan. So, if you’re talking about IPL, all the 10 teams, more often than not, if they have the full players, all of them are very strong teams,” highlighted Dhoni.
“The problem arises if you’re missing a few players because of injury or reasons like that. So, they are a very good team and everybody has a fair chance in IPL,” the CSK skipper added.
‘I can’t really do much’: Dhoni explains why he can’t help RCB
While expressing good wishes for every team, Dhoni also underscored the loyalty he owes to CSK and its fans as he explained that he has his hands full addressing concerns within his own team, making it impractical for him to go out of his way to support a rival franchise.
“As of now, I’ve so many things to worry about, including my own team. So, I would like to wish every team all the very best, but more than that, I can’t really do much as of now because imagine me trying to come out of the way or to support or help some other team, how will our fans feel?” reckoned Dhoni.
Here’s the video:
An RCB fan’s request to Thala Dhoni to support and win an IPL Trophy for them ! 😀#ThalaForAReason #Dhoni #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/1IeG38BCHM
— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 (@CricSuperFan) December 20, 2023
