‘Sher apni bhuk mitane fir aayega’ – Fans react to MS Dhoni’s ‘I need to give them a gift…’ statement after lifting IPL 2023 title

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) managed to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the fifth time in the history of IPL, making them the joint-most successful IPL franchise alongside Mumbai Indians (MI). On the final night, the MS Dhoni-led team defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. Star New Zealand opener, Devon Conway was awarded the Player of the Match award for his match-winning performance.

“This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and trying to play another IPL. It would be a gift from me, won’t be easy on the body,” MS Dhoni was quoted as saying in the post-match presentation after winning the fifth title for Super Kings.

I try to step into their shoes, every individual deals with pressure differently: MS Dhoni 

In a thrilling final in which Ravindra Jadeja completed a 171 chase with the penultimate ball, the former India captain guided Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title when they defeated the defending champions. When questioned about how he felt during the competition, he mentioned that even at away locations, the crowd gave him a warm welcome.

“You do get emotional, the first game at CSK everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of water, I needed to take some time off in the dugout. I realised I need to enjoy this. I think they love me for what I am, they love that I am so grounded, I don’t try to portray something I’m not. Just keep it simple. Every trophy is special, but what is special about IPL is every crunch game you need to be ready,” the 41-year-old asserted.

“There were lapses today, the bowling department didn’t work, but it was the batting department that took the pressure off them today. I do get frustrated, it is human but I try to step into their shoes, every individual deals with pressure differently. Ajinkya and a few others are experienced, so you don’t worry. If anyone is confused, then can always ask,” the former India skipper concluded.

Here’s how fans reacted on MS Dhoni’s ‘I need to give them a gift…’ statement:

https://twitter.com/annkit_17/status/1663296015380918272

https://twitter.com/Anubhav_Memerz/status/1663295877841326080

He is here to stay pic.twitter.com/wzE0rUD9hY

— Salt (@Bittuu_tweets) May 29, 2023

I think fans love me for what I am, they love that I am so grounded, I don't try to portray something I'm not. Just keep it simple – MS Dhoni pic.twitter.com/uvDyBG6s0M

— Fenil Kothari (@fenilkothari) May 29, 2023

Dhoni the greatest ever

— Shiva (@ShivaThaku37964) May 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/VK18addict_/status/1663297750732267520

https://twitter.com/sterns_haschen/status/1663388816416346115

Tiger Abhi Zinda Hai

— KhabriBhai (@RealKhabriBhai) May 29, 2023