Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to home after winning the Indian Premier League 2018 (IPL 2018) title. The MS Dhoni-led side defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets in the final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as Super Kings lifted their third IPL trophy. Following the victory and celebrations, CSK players enjoyed their last team dinner this season. CSKâs spinner Harbhajan Singh and batsman Suresh Raina both took to Twitter and posted images from the team dinner.
In both the images, MS Dhoni was pictured with his team-mates- Harbhajan, Raina and the all-rounder Dwayne Bravo. "Last Team dinner together before we all meet again @ImRaina @msdhoni @DJBravo47 @ChennaiIPL," read Harbhajanâs post while Rainaâs captioned his image as âWhistle Podu Armyâ with a hashtag. Lightning-Fast MS Dhoni Beats Dwayne Bravo in a Three-Run Dash, Watch Video.
Last Team dinner together before we all meet again â¤ď¸đ @ImRaina @msdhoni @DJBravo47 đĽđâď¸ âď¸âď¸đđŞ @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/EN5UtB63Im
â Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 28, 2018
#WhistlePoduArmy âď¸ pic.twitter.com/v79cAHl26J
â Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 28, 2018
After returning to Chennai, CSK coach was all praise for skipper Dhoni. âIt was Dhoni impact. It is very important. Dhoni does have a very strong influence and impact on players. MSâs (Dhoni) belief and confidence in a strong role for a player works for us. He has a strong ability to bring the best out of players. (Ambati) Rayudu is a great example, being in and out of the team,â Fleming was quoted as saying by PTI. Latest Amul Topical on CSKâs IPL 2018 Title Win Is Bang On.
âIt is a great dynamic. It is about using the strength of a remarkable captain, with a strong franchise, with a good game plan,â he added.
The CSK coach also was impressed by Shane Watson who scored a match-winning century in the final. âWe loved what Shane Watson has done in the past and our discussion was around his future. And we had seen during the Big Bash that his form had returned. We wanted to use him in a different wayâŚOpening the batting and bowling a few overs,â Fleming said.
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