'India team mei aane ki ninja technique' - Fans react as Shikhar Dhawan heaps praises on MS Dhoni ahead of CSK vs PBKS clash in IPL 2023

In the IPL 2023 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chepauk, spin bowlers are anticipated to play a significant role in the host team's strategy. Both sides enter the game, having suffered losses in their previous games. CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals by 32 runs, while PBKS lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 56 runs. The fans would be ecstatic if the talismanic captain faced even a few deliveries because Dhoni seemed to be on a farewell run.

However, before the start of the game, Shikhar Dhawan was all praises about MS Dhoni, the former India captain that Dhawan played. Shikhar Dhawan said, "MS Dhoni is an incredible leader, everyone knows that. And as a person also, he's a gem of a guy" while talking to IPL broadcasters star. Dhawan's statement has naturally sparked reactions among fans on social media.

MS Dhoni won the toss, and CSK will bat first

Talking of the game, Punjab will try to regain winning momentum after losing to Lucknow in their most recent match, although Chennai has been in good form recently. It would be a crucial encounter for both teams in this "battle of the kings." Punjab would appreciate a few points earned away from home.

One would anticipate Shikhar Dhawan to score runs and give Punjab the upper hand. He would use all of his experience because he is the team's veteran. Still not appearing to be in order is the PBKS opening combo. Kagiso Rabada has not yet reached full force. If they want to succeed, Shikhar Dhawan's form is essential. Except for Arshdeep Singh and Rabada, their bowling is too weak.

Here are the confirmed line-ups of the two teams:

Punjab Kings: Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Liam Livingstone, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Here's how fans reacted:

Mahi is ❤️

— Charllie 💫 (@Akkians_Old) April 30, 2023

He knows how to make his place in Team India

— NC. (@NaeemCaption) April 30, 2023

Dhawan was unstoppable during Dhoni’s era

— unknown user (@tamilan_jr) April 30, 2023

Akash Chopra rightly said "Ms dhoni lead from behind...he empower and other players...and he stays behind ...if they fail..

Dhoni stands tall" @msdhoni

.#cskvsSrh

— Anu ICT FANGIRL ❤️ (@big_bull12) April 30, 2023

why no tweet from csk for rohit ?

— Ishant✨ (@ishant45_) April 30, 2023

This won't save chokli

— aaksh (@jakhmola_rithik) April 30, 2023

Whon will won wisdon 21st century most valuable test player

— UDDHAV CHIVADE (@ChivadeRohit1) April 30, 2023

THE GOAT💛 pic.twitter.com/gu2dYJEFvG

— Daems (@S46606850) April 30, 2023