MS Dhoni has been a stalwart for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
As the Indian veteran played through the fag end of his career, his fans were all on the edge of their seats, for the past few seasons. Every ball that he played, every action of his behind the stumps, felt like a nearing end.
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With a mega auction approaching in IPL 2025, it is touted that MS Dhoni will retire from all forms of competitive cricket. MS Dhoni and CSK emerged second-best in a knockout-qualifying tie against RCB on Saturday. The loss meant that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs, and have now bowed out of the tournament.
With MS Dhoni expected to make way for young blood ahead of IPL 2025, his fans have owed him feelings of gratitude for his exemplary cricketing career. A legend on and off the field, MS Dhoni would remain in the hearts of the fans, should he not make an appearance in the IPL anymore.
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How did the fans thank MS Dhoni for his services after CSK's loss to RCB?
An ardent fan of MS Dhoni thanked him for his presence on the field. The fan also recalled Dhoni's achievements - his trophies, and his runs.
Thank you MS Dhoni for Everything. More than Trophies and Runs i enjoyed your presence on field, Mahiyank_78 tweeted.
Thank you MS Dhoni for Everything. More than Trophies and Runs i enjoyed your presence on field. pic.twitter.com/WVaVweJXUu
— MAHIYANK™ (@Mahiyank_78) May 18, 2024
A fan was emotional as MS Dhoni was dismissed by Yash Dayal in the final over of the run chase. CSK fan, Yash, thanked his idol, Thala Dhoni, for all the memories.
Genuinely in tears, all the fine memories of his are reminiscing in my mind. Thanks for everything idolo, THALA DHONI FOREVER ♾️❤️, a fan tweeted.
Genuinely in tears, all the fine memories of his are reminiscing in my mind.
— Yash (@CSKYash_) May 18, 2024
Thanks for everything idolo, THALA DHONI FOREVER ♾️❤️ pic.twitter.com/xdn63TjjOK
MS Dhoni was seen sitting in the dugout, extremely distraught. Dhoni was dismissed for 25 in what was probably his final game in the IPL.
Heart-breaking moment for MS Dhoni. 💔 pic.twitter.com/BazolrX5HU
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2024
MS Dhoni hit Yash Dayal for a six on the first ball of the final over of the run-chase. Dhoni hit a 110-metre long six, which the fans believe should be the last six of his career.
May be last six of his career. Love you forever @MSDhoni. 💛pic.twitter.com/PdEsxsObou
— Dhoni Tharane 5️⃣ 🦁 (@Tharane__Talks) May 18, 2024
MS Dhoni and CSK fans have edited compilations of his career, and also edited out the most-precious video, of Dhoni (possibly) hitting the final six of his CSK career. MS Dhoni has left a positive impact on the lives of many.
Last Six In Yellow, Thank you for everything MS 💛 pic.twitter.com/vyDnCcSIyx
— DHONI GIFS™ (@DhoniGifs) May 18, 2024
End of an era, thank you Dhoni ❤️ #RCBvsCSKpic.twitter.com/m0SsHfeYXs
— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) May 18, 2024
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