MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK) NEW DELHI: Not just the fans but the players too had fun – and MS Dhoni himself got a priceless reaction after Michael Hussey smashed a six during the exhibition match at Chepauk. The match, in which the former stars of ČSK played against the current team, attracted a packed crowd of fans in yellow jerseys.Hussey, fondly known as Mr Cricket, walked in to bat with Dhoni behind the stumps. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad rolled his arm but the 50-year-old advanced down the track and launched a big hit into the extra-cover region.
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CSK is organizing a fan engagement event in Chepauk ahead of IPL 2026In a video shared by a CSK social media user, Dhoni was seen bursting into laughter while taking the shot. Hussey has been serving as CSK’s batting coach since 2018.The former CSK players side featured names like Suresh Raina, Hussey, Matthew Hayden, Murali Vijay, Subramaniam Badrinath, Dwayne Bravo and Muttiah Muralitharan.On the other hand, current team members like Gaikwad, Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed and Noor Ahmad stood up to CSK legends.Hussey was part of the CSK team that won the IPL titles in 2010 and 2011. He played a key role in the 2011 triumph, scoring 492 runs in 14 matches.He also featured in the final against Royal Challengers Bangalore where he scored 63 off 45 balls to help Chennai Super Kings win the title by 58 runs.Five-time champions CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on March 30.CSK last lifted the IPL trophy in 2023.
