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Fans Go Berserk as MS Dhoni Arrives at Chepauk for CSK Roar Event Ahead of IPL 2026

Over 20,800 fans gathered to welcome MS Dhoni, new signing Sanju Samson, and returning players at Chepauk in a season launch event full of reunions and title ambitions.

  • On March 22, 2026, MS Dhoni arrived at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, triggering a frenzy as about 20,800 fans filled Chepauk for the CSK Roar event.
  • Fans hailed the five-time champion amid hopes for a sixth IPL title as Shivam Dube returned, Ruturaj Gaikwad retook captaincy, and MS Dhoni reunited with Suresh Raina.
  • About half an hour before the program the stadium announcer led a clapping game that rose in tempo, while social media posts from CSK and Sportstar celebrated new signing Sanju Samson widely on shirts during the welcome.
  • Chennai Super Kings' presentation aims to end a two-year playoff drought and reignited fan debate over Dhoni's future ahead of the new season.
  • A columnist asked whether the IPL will 'be all yellow?', referencing Samson's warm reception at Chepauk and raising questions about CSK's cultural dominance this year.
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IPL 2026: MS Dhoni Triggers Emotional Reactions From Fans At CSK Roar 2026 - Video

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IPL 2026: MS Dhoni steals spotlight at CSK reunion, honours Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube

MS Dhoni stole the spotlight at CSK's 'Roar 26' event in Chennai, as former stars, including Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden, reunited at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The former captain also honoured World Cup-winning stars Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Ayush Mhatre ahead of IPL 2026.

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Crowd Goes Berserk As MS Dhoni Makes Grand Entry At Chepauk; Female Fan Breaks Down. Watch

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hosted their first-ever ROAR 2026 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai.

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IPL 2026: Whistles get going again as Chepauk roars for new and familiar CSK faces

The sweltering heat of a Sunday afternoon in the incoming Chennai summer proved no impediment as 20,800 fans filled Chepauk to shower its love on this season’s squad for the first time.

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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni receives roaring welcome from fans at Chepauk; Watch video

MS Dhoni has played for Chennai Super Kings in every IPL season, barring 2016 and 2017, when the franchise was banned. He played for Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016 and 2017.

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Fans go berserk as MS Dhoni arrives at Chepauk for CSK Roar event ahead of IPL 2026

MS Dhoni received a rousing reception from fans at the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Roar event at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Sunday, March 22.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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