Why MS Dhoni is ‘Thala for a Reason’: Sunil Gavaskar’s Perfect Explanation Sends MSD Fans in a Frenzy – WATCH – News18

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) – the two most successful teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) history with crazy fan base. More than a team, these two franchises have their own legacy and not just budding cricketers but the experts of the game admire the culture they have developed over the years.

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And when these two teams lock horns on the field, the fixture is compared to the ‘El Clasico’ of La Liga. The same will be the atmosphere when the heavyweights of the IPL will square off against each other on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium.

CSK’s epicentre is legendary MS Dhoni who has led the side to glory, winning 5 titles since the inception of the tournament. Needless to say anything about his fandom across India and his brilliance that made the Chennai-based franchise a fan’s favourite.

Ahead of the much-awaited face-off, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar picked up his two favourite teams, which were MI and CSK.

Speaking on Star Sports, the batting legend heaped massive praise on Dhoni, stating that wicketkeeper-batter knows the trick when it comes to captaincy, even when he’s not holding the position officially.

“I have two teams. Because I’m from Mumbai… Mumbai Indians. Then, CSK. That’s why they say, ‘Thala for a reason’,” Gavaskar said.

“See, there are players from different countries and different cities, you have to bring them together with a singular aim of lifting the IPL trophy. In six weeks, we have to win this tournament. For that, you might have some great players, and you are forced to keep them out due to team combination. But you don’t let them feel that they’re useless; you keep them as an integral part of the team. MSD has these abilities; that’s why he’s Thala for a reason,” said Gavaskar.