I have two favorite teams, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings: Sunil Gavaskar

In the 17 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), fierce rivalries and intense battles have become the norm, and one name that has consistently stood out is MS Dhoni. Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently shed light on Dhoni's impact, especially in the success of Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Gavaskar, known for his sharp cricketing acumen, shared his thoughts on the ongoing IPL season. Reflecting on his two favorite teams, the Mumbai Indians (MI) and CSK, the former Indian captain emphasized the pivotal role that Dhoni has played in the franchise's success.

“I have two favorite teams, Mumbai and Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai because I am from Mumbai and Chennai because of none other than MS Dhoni” said Gavaskar on IPL On Star show.

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Thala for a reason: Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar spoke highly about the 42-year-old cricketer and explained why Dhoni is termed as 'Thala for a reason',

“That is why we say Thala for a reason. In IPL you have different players from different teams. Your main focus in the IPl is to win the trophy and for that, you have to keep some of the best players out at times, but you can't make them feel useless, you have to tell them how important their contributions are. and no one does it better than MS Dhoni. Hence, Thala for a reason” added Gavaskar.

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MI after a shaky start to the season has made a roaring comeback, winning their last two games. The Hardik Pandya-led side will try to make it three wins in a row when they play arch-rivals CSK on April 14 at the Wankhede Stadium.

CSK is currently in the third position in the points table and has won three out of their five games played. With the upcoming clash, both teams will be looking to add one more win and climb up the points table.