"Every Moment...": Ex-Australia Skipper's Special 'MS Dhoni' Request For Chennai Super Kings Fans
Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch highlighted the aura of MS Dhoni at the final stage of his career and urged fans to watch Chennai Super Kings' match while the legendary skipper is still playing. Even at 43 years of age, former India captain is still flaunting his lightning-quick reflexes behind the stumps as well as in his batting in the ongoing IPL 2025. In this edition, Dhoni has inflicted four stumpings and as many catches behind the stumps so far. Last month, Dhoni added another feather to his cap in his illustrious career by becoming the first player in IPL history to complete 200 fielding dismissals. He achieved the feat during CSK's clash with Lucknow Super Giants on April 14. With the bat, Dhoni scored 151 runs in 10 games with the best score of 30, including a few quickfire innings.
“When Dhoni gave up the captaincy a few years ago, I don't think he thought he'd have to deal with all this again. But it hasn't gone CSK's way this season. MS is 43, not playing much cricket, just turning up for the IPL — but every moment he's on the field is magical. The noise when he walks out of the dressing room… when he comes out to bat… it's unbelievable. I urge every cricket fan — if you can, you must go to a CSK game while MS Dhoni is still playing.” Finch said on JioHotstar.
After a four-wicket loss against Punjab Kings, five-time champions CSK suffered their eighth loss of the season and became the first team to be knocked out of the playoffs race. Former India pacer Varun Aaron analysed CSK's season and said the team lacked impetus in the middle overs, and they can't keep depending on Dhoni for 18 years.
“I think poor form has affected the entire team, especially the bowling unit. CSK really depended on Pathirana to