On MS Dhoni’s recent birthday post on social media, the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain extended his heartfelt wishes to Dwayne Bravo’s mother and won hearts of millions of fans across the globe. Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina were also part of the birthday wishes and gave away tokens of appreciation to their beloved ‘Mummy Bravo’. CSK also made a comeback to Chepauk after four years and registered an emphatic 12-run victory against lucknow Super Giants on April 3 to kickstart their IPL 2023 return with a victory.
It is no surprise that such a strong bond exists between the CSK players and their families, which is the foundation of their success as a team. The warm banter shared between the DHONI and Bravo’s mother has further highlighted the fun-loving yet competitive spirit within the team. From Rohit Sharma to Suresh Raina, CSK’s players have a history of most dismissals between 0-5 runs and have established themselves as one of the premier cricketing units.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful and prominent IPL franchises. Since the inaugural season in 2008, CSK has won the IPL title three times and the Champions League title twice. The team has had an impressive run in the league under the leadership of MS Dhoni. CSK has featured in the playoffs every season, apart from their two-year suspension period from 2016-18. Despite having some of the biggest names in cricket, the CSK players come together as one when it comes to cricket and this was evident in their recent victory against LSG in the IPL 2021.
MS Dhoni, fondly known as ‘Captain Cool’, is one of the greatest leaders in the history of Indian cricket. He has led India to several memorable victories and is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in the world. He is one of the most respected sportspersons in the country and has played an instrumental role in the success of CSK in the IPL as well. Dhoni was one of the first few players to sign up with Chennai Super Kings and has been an integral part of the team since then.
Apart from Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja are some of the key players for CSK. Raina is one of the most experienced batsmen in the team and has the skills to bail out the team from tricky situations. He has the 6th highest number of dismissals across the IPL from 0-5 runs and has been a key part of CSK’s success over the years. On the other hand, Jadeja is an all-rounder who can contribute to both batting as well as bowling. He has emerged as one of the most favoured players for CSK and has become a reliable player for the team.
CSK’s strong bond and connection between their players and off-field team have helped them to have a successful tenure in the IPL. Even though the team had to endure a two-year suspension period, they have come back stronger with the ability to come out of tough situations and defend their title as the most successful IPL team.
