NEW DELHI: Despite the fact that the legendary MS Dhoni has been out of international cricket for almost four years, his horde of admirers still loves him without condition.
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This season, the World Cup-winning captain is batting like the Dhoni of old, hitting sixes and fours with abandon.
Head coach of the Chennai Super Kings, Stephen Fleming, counts himself among the fortunate to have witnessed the unmatched adoration that fans have for Dhoni everywhere.
"It's an experience you like to have in the stadium every time he plays. It's been lucky for me to have this magical experience for 16-17 years.
"The love for him throughout the world is a testimony to the way he has played the game. People talk about MS as a person, but he is also a great player, and he has done some great things for India and Chennai (Super Kings).
"People take time to appreciate it, and we do that every day. We are lucky to have him in our side for so long. So, it's not lost on us, and we enjoy every moment."
From leading the team to five IPL titles to being one of the most iconic figures in the league, Dhoni has left a lasting impact.
Dhoni's aura with CSK has been legendary. It's a combination of his calm demeanor, exceptional leadership skills, and remarkable cricketing abilities that have made him such an iconic figure in the IPL and especially with CSK.
The way Dhoni handles pressure situations with composure, his tactical acumen on the field, and his ability to bring out the best in his team members have all contributed to creating this aura around him.
It's not just about his cricketing prowess but also about the respect and admiration Dhoni commands from fans, teammates, and opponents alike.
(With PTI inputs)
1/10:Ton-up Stoinis helps LSG beat CSK
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2/10:Ton-up Stoinis LSG beat CSK
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3/10:Marcus Stoinis
<p>Australia's Marcus Stoinis hit an unbeaten 124 as Lucknow Super Giants chased down a target of 211 with six wickets and three balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. </p>AFP
4/10:Maiden IPL ton
<p>It was Stoinis' first IPL century and his second in T20 cricket, trumping an unbeaten 108 by Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. </p>AP
5/10:3 balls to spare
<p>Lucknow looked in trouble at 88-3 after 11 overs but Stoinis put on 70 runs with Nicholas Pooran, (34) and an unbeaten 65-run stand with Deepak Hooda to achieve victory in 19.3 overs. </p>TNN
6/10:56-ball ton
<p>Stoinis reached his hundred in 56 balls as he and Hooda (17*), secured Lucknow's second straight win over Chennai, replacing the five-time winners in fourth spot. </p>AP
7/10:Smash Stoinis
<p>Needing 17 to win in the final over, Stoinis smashed Mustafizur Rahman for a six and three fours, including one off a no ball, to register the highest score by a batsman while chasing in the IPL. </p>AFP
8/10:63-ball knock
<p>Stoinis walked in in the first over after Quinton de Kock's departure for a duck and paced his innings to perfection as he hit 13 fours and six sixes in his 63-ball knock. </p>TNN
9/10:56-ball ton
<p>Gaikwad took on the opposition attack despite losing Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell and raised his hundred from 56 balls with a six and four. </p>AP
