ONE of the primary themes of the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season has been MS Dhoni’s farewell tour (at least that’s the buzz). Wherever CSK has gone, fans, most of whom who have no connection with Chennai, have draped themselves in the franchise’s canary yellow, brought their whistles and belted out various renditions pertaining to the five-time champions. CeeEssKay. Dhoniiiiii, Dhoni etc. etc.
It was no different at the cavernous Stadium in Ahmedabad when they faced Gujarat Titans on Friday. Vast swathes of the Stadium decked in yellow from head to toe, Dhoni-centric motifs and yellow flags... you get the drift. It was a festival atmosphere. The same sort that prevailed on a manic, frenzied, rain-drenched Ahmedabad last year after Dhoni lifted the title by beating the same team.
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