On Sunday, 23 April, the air was filled with the deafening roar of Chennai Super Kings‘ fans chanting “CSK…CSK…CSK…” and “Dhoni…Dhoni…Dhoni…” as the two teams faced each other in the Indian Premier League at either the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. It seemed as if Eden had turned into a home ground for CSK instead of KKR.
Dhoni turns Eden into Chepauk
The atmosphere was electric, and the sea of yellow jerseys in the stands showed the unwavering loyalty of CSK fans, who seemed to have taken over the stadium. In stark contrast, KKR supporters seemed to be fewer in numbers, as Eden Gardens was awash with yellow on the day, with fans fervently cheering for MS Dhoni and his team.
According to vendors and shops situated around the stadium, a tremendous number of CSK jerseys and flags were sold before the match. It was evident from the sea of yellow jerseys that covered almost 80% of the iconic gallery of the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. The passion and dedication of CSK fans, Dhoni fans precisely, were evident as they made their presence felt with their yellow jerseys and flags.
Dhoni’s Emotional words
However, as the match progressed, there was a huge question in the minds of everyone, “Will this be MS Dhoni’s last ever game at the Eden Garden?” There has been major speculation surrounding the legend’s retirement, with many claiming this year to be Dhoni’s last stint at the IPL.
Amidst all this, Dhoni spoke to the Eden crowd after the game and extended his gratitude for their unwavering support over the years. “I will just say thanks for the support; they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell, so thanks a lot to the crowd,” Dhoni said after the conclusion of the game.
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