MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina are the 2 the reason why Chennai Super Kings have tasted success over time. The ex-India stars have gained innumerable video games for the franchise and are icons in the Southern a part of India. For followers who’ve adopted them carefully over time, they might know that it is the friendship the 2 cricketers share – which displays in their performances on the sector and advantages CSK.
With most icon gamers already bought by franchises, CSK put in an early bid for Dhoni – the particular person they have been taking a look at to guide the aspect. MSD, who was already the captain of the Indian limited-overs crew in 2008, was bought by the Super Kings for $1.5 million on the 2008 gamers’ auction.
Soon after he was bought in early, CSK was taking a look at forming a core that includes Indian stars, and that is the place Suresh Raina was thought-about. With a base worth of $125,000 (INR 55 lakhs aprox), Raina’s shares skyrocketed to a worth of $650,000 (INR 2.6 crore approx) by the top of the inaugural auction.
By then, Raina had turn out to be associates with Dhoni and had spent two seasons with him. This benefitted the CSK as they went on to win three IPL titles and are thus far thought-about probably the most constant sides in the cash-rich league.
In a e book titled ‘Believe’, Raina reveals what Dhoni advised him after he was bought by CSK.
Like at all times, Dhoni stored it quick and easy, he mentioned merely three phrases ‘Maza aayega dekh’ (it will likely be enjoyable).
Excerpt from the e book: The IPL auctions occurred, and like each different cricketer in the nation, I used to be ready eagerly to know which crew I might be taking part in for. I used to be elated to go to the Chennai Super Kings. It meant Mahi Bhai and I might be taking part in for a similar crew. I heard from him nearly instantly after I used to be bought in the auction. He mentioned, ‘Maza aayega dekh.’ There was a variety of consideration on him, after all. And taking a look at a few of the different figures whom Chennai had bought—Matthew Hayden, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Stephen Fleming—I used to be simply delighted to be in the identical crew as them. The IPL strengthened my bond with Mahi Bhai even additional.
