IPL 2023: The Vice President of the BCCI, Rajeev Shukla, felicitated Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with a special award at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The award was presented to MS Dhoni for playing his first-ever match at the venue. BCCI organized the event with great pomp and show, and the stadium was packed with fans who gave Dhoni thunderous applause as he stepped onto the field to receive the award. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
Organizers arranged the felicitation ceremony before the Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants match. However, rain interrupted the game and it had to be called off. Even though the fans were disappointed not to see the full match, they were thrilled to witness this special moment in Dhoni’s career.
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Mr. Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the BCCI felicitates @msdhoni with a special award at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow 👏🏻👏🏻#TATAIPL | #LSGvCSK | @ShuklaRajiv pic.twitter.com/ddYZ1P65Ef
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Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August 2020, is still one of the most popular cricketers. His fans across the country have always been in awe of his leadership skills, his batting prowess, and his wicket-keeping abilities. He has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings team since the inception of the IPL and has won the IPL four times with the team.
The special award that Dhoni received is a testament to his contribution to Indian cricket and the IPL. It also recognizes his immense popularity and the love and respect he commands among cricket fans in India.
The match between LSG and CSK was called off due to rain. But not before LSG had completed 19.2 overs of their innings and scored 125-7. CSK spinners Ravindra Jadeja, Maheesh Theekshana, and Moeen Ali were responsible for taking five wickets, while their ace pacer Matheesha Pathirana picked up two. Despite the tough conditions, LSG batter Ayush Badoni shone with his spectacular fifty, making him the standout player of the match.
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