‘Maska lagane se koi fayda nahi hoga’ – Fans react on Hardik Pandya’s ‘You need to be a devil to hate Dhoni’ remarks ahead IPL 2023 Qualifier 1

Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder for India and the captain of Gujarat Titans, refers to the famous MS Dhoni as his “dear brother,” from whom he has gained a lot of wisdom. In a video clip posted by GT on Twitter prior to the IPL 2023 playoff match in Chennai versus the CSK, Pandya discusses his relationship with the former India captain.

“A lot of people think Mahi is serious and all that. For me, I crack jokes and I don’t see him as a Mahendra Singh Dhoni. I have learned a lot of things from him, a lot of positive things not just while watching him, not even much talking. For me, he’s just my dear brother, a dear friend who I do pranks and with, who I chill out with. I will always be a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan. You need to be a proper devil to hate him,” Pandya said.

Gujarat Titans have an edge over Chennai Super Kings in IPL

In the ongoing IPL season, Dhoni has received a warm welcome each time he has entered the pitch. Fans rushing up to witness the two-time world cup winning captain in action have transformed stadiums, whether at home or away matches, into a sea of yellow.

One of the key causes of this is the rumor that Dhoni will retire from playing after the 2023 IPL season. He has not, however, officially confirmed the retirement discussions. In the opening IPL 2023 qualifier on Tuesday night in Chepauk, GT will face CSK. The reigning champions will play at the location for the first time, however, this will be the second season meeting between these two opponents.

At Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, where the home team won by five wickets, GT and CSK began the season. At the same location on Wednesday, the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians will meet in the Eliminator.

Here is how fans reacted on Hardik Pandya’s statement on MS Dhoni ahead of  CSK Vs GT clash in IPL 2023:

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Pandya to Dhoni be like pic.twitter.com/fOoZyywV9Y

— KhabriBhai (@RealKhabriBhai) May 23, 2023

Csk ko hrra Dena pls

— burning desire (@sharma3053) May 23, 2023

That's why hardik pandya is 2nd best captain of ipl

— Jannhvi ♡ (@janhvii_18) May 23, 2023