US EditionChennai Super Kings unveils its Hall of Fame; Hayden, Raina announced as first inductees
CSK honoured Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden for key roles in multiple IPL and Champions League wins during the launch of its Hall of Fame, ahead of IPL 2026.
- On Sunday, March 22, Chennai Super Kings unveiled a Hall of Fame at its Roar'26 season-opening event at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, naming Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden as inaugural inductees.
- The ceremony aimed to commemorate CSK's past victories and rally support for a sixth IPL title in 2026, with former players attending and MS Dhoni presenting mementoes to 2026 T20 World Cup-winning members and youth star Ayush Mhatre.
- Suresh Raina has long-standing records including 5,528 runs from 205 IPL appearances, ranking fifth overall, and holds CSK's record with 33 fifties from 2008–2019, missing just one match.
- The Hall of Fame formalises CSK's legacy and reconnects former stars with fans ahead of the season, as it begins its IPL 2026 campaign on March 30 and hosts its first home match on April 3.
- Beyond the inductions, CSK showcased 'Chinna Thala' Suresh Raina, who scored 5,528 IPL runs, and Matthew Hayden, who finished with 1,117 runs and unveiled the Mongoose bat in CSK colours.
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CSK inducts Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden into first-ever Hall of Fame during
Chennai Super Kings inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame during the “Roar'26” event in Chennai. Both players played key roles in the franchise's multiple IPL title triumphs.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inducted legendary cricketers Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame, honouring their immense contributions to the franchise's legacy.
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The Economic TimesCSK inducts legends Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden into first-ever Hall of Fame
Chennai Super Kings honored Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden by inducting them into the franchise's first-ever Hall of Fame. The announcement occurred at the "Roar'26" fan event. Raina, known as 'Chinna Thala', was a key player for CSK from 2008 to 2021, contributing to four IPL titles.
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