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[Watch] Dhoni Chants Irk Andre Russell, Forces The KKR All-Rounder To Close His Ears

Andre Russell covering his ears upon MS Dhoni's grand arrival. (Screengrab)Andre Russell covering his ears upon MS Dhoni's grand arrival. (Screengrab)

The atmosphere at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium was electric as the Chennai crowd welcomed their beloved ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni to bat for the first time this season on Monday.  The spectators erupted with joy as Dhoni stepped onto the field with just 3 runs to secure victory against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), fulfilling their fervent wish.

The intensity of the crowd's support was ever so high, reaching a crescendo as chants of ‘Dhoni Dhoni’ reverberated throughout the Chidambaram Stadium, prompting even all-rounder Andre Russell to cover his ears to block out the noise.

For fans of the Chennai Super Kings and other cricket fans alike, witnessing an MS Dhoni batting moment is a highlight of the IPL season. At 42 years old, Dhoni's appearances on the field carry an air of uncertainty, with each match potentially being his last. Consequently, fans eagerly anticipate every opportunity to watch him bat, yearning for a glimpse of his vintage form.

Amidst roaring applause from the Chepauk crowd, MS Dhoni entered the field with Chennai needing just three runs to secure victory. This marked Dhoni's return to his beloved venue after nearly a year, and the reception he received was exactly as anticipated – overwhelmingly positive.

Watch: Dhonimania at Chepauk in full display

However, in a move unexpected by fans, Dhoni, despite having the opportunity to hit the winning run against KKR, opted to let captain Ruturaj Gaikwad finish the run chase in style, once again showing his selfless side. Gaikwad, who had guided the innings with a patient knock of 67 runs off 58 balls, played the anchor role in securing the win for the home team.