The IPL 2024 clash between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings turned out to be an absolute classic with RCB registering their sixth-straight win to beat CSK and complete a historic run to the playoffs. But after this result, fans were quickly reminded of MS Dhoni, who was dismissed in the final over and could have played the final match of his cricketing career.
Ahead of this season, Dhoni stepped down as the CSK captain and brought on Ruturaj Gaikwad as the new skipper. Hence speculation about the 2024 season being the last for Dhoni was in full flow. So with CSK failing to qualify for the playoffs, fans on X thanked MS Dhoni for being someone who transcended cricket and often managed to create history.
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