As the Chennai Super Kings came to the Chapauk Stadium for the first time since the IPL 2019 tonight and their very own Thalawas in the mood to amuse them, a Sea of Yellow erupted in full force with its crests and troughs.
After watching quite a few pyrotechnics from the other hitters, MS Dhoni, who entered the crease with five deliveries to spare, hammered the Lucknow Super Giantspacer Mark Wood for two consecutive sixes off the first two balls of his innings.
The 41-year-old used all of his strong muscle to hook the second Six deep into the stands while the initial Six in the third man region traveled 69 meters.
The iconic captain, who has always drawn large crowds, managed to steal the show at the IPL 2023 tournament opener against the Gujarat Titans as well. The whole Narendra Modi Stadium, as well as other public locations like the Ahmedabad Metro Station, were seen cheering for the captain.
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Fan Worships Ms. Dhoni by Doing Aarti in Front of TV
A young man who appears to be in his twenties can be seen in a video released on Twitter this afternoon doing an Aarti in front of his television, a devotional ceremony that is practiced in most Hindu families.
In addition, MS Dhoni is heard discussing the new impact player regulation in the IPL with Ravi Shastri after the Toss, letting him know about the team’s four overseas players for the IPL 2023 opener against Gujarat Titans.
This is why Cricket is considered as Religion in India.🫶🏻#CSKvsLSGpic.twitter.com/jjWLOecOCE
— Aayushi🏏 (@cric_aayushi) April 3, 2023
One of many examples of fans treating their favorite game heroes like demigods is the aforementioned video. There is no disputing that our devotion to those who have managed to touch our hearts is unselfish and pure, despite the fact that this culture of considering celebrities as something more than just ordinary mortals is not new to India and may even be toxic.
