CSK Fans’ Dhoni Obsession Frustrates Jadeja, Reveals Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu also stated that CSK fans prioritise Dhoni over team.
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu has sparked a debate with his comments about CSK’s fanbase. Rayudu suggests that many fans prioritize MS Dhoni over the entire team, something that reportedly frustrated him and teammate Ravindra Jadeja during their playing days.
Rayudu spoke about the lack of appreciation he and Jadeja received from the Chennai crowd compared to the constant roar for Dhoni despite playing well and hitting boundaries.
“In the past few years, Jadeja and I have seen that the crowd is dead silent even after we smack a boundary or a six,” he said. “When I say this, I genuinely think that CSK fans are first and foremost MS Dhoni supporters.”
MS Dhoni stepped down from the captaincy ahead of the IPL 2024 with CSK appointing Ruturaj Gaikwad as the leader. Dhoni, despite struggling with injuries played the entire season and kept wickets as well.
MS Dhoni has scored 136 runs in 10 matches at an average of 68 and a strike rate of 226. It will be interesting to see if he hangs up his boots after this season or makes himself available for the next one.
