3 things that come to our mind when we hear MS Dhoni's name

1. Thala

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The other word that immediately comes to mind when we think of MS Dhoni is ‘Thala’. This Tamil word, meaning ‘leader’, became synonymous with Dhoni after he took charge of the CSK in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and has been in association with the franchise since 2008.

Under his captaincy, CSK reached the finals 10 times and clinched the prestigious title five times, in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023. They won a couple of Champions League T20 titles as well. His leadership and consistent success on the field endeared him to fans, who affectionately called him Thala. The term became a part of his identity over time and is now engraved in the hearts of millions of cricket lovers.