"MS Dhoni Was In Middle...": CSK Star Narrates Crazy IPL Title Celebration Story

16.06.2023 - 05:33 sports.ndtv.com

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening batter Devon Conway has recalled his team's "crazy" title celebrations following their win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final last month.

For the first in the history of the torunament, the final was played on the reserve day after rain had played spoilsport a day earlier.

Conway revaled that some of the CSK players, including Moeen Ali and Dwaine Pretorius had missed their flights due to the wild celebrations of their fifth title win. "It was crazy.

A number of the players missed their flights. Moeen Ali and family postponed their travel by a day. Eric Simons [bowling consultant] cancelled his flight.

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