IPL 2024 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli offers a heat hug to MS Dhoni throughout CSK vs RCB conflict – KhabarSahiHai

The 2024 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with an electrifying conflict between the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The anticipation surrounding the event was met with a grand opening ceremony, that includes a constellation of stars together with Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Sonu Nigam, and AR Rahman, setting the stage for an thrilling season of cricket.

Captains face-off on the toss

Amidst the glitz and glamour, the captains of the 2 groups, Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) and Faf du Plessis (RCB), stepped onto the sector for the toss. The Royal Challengers gained the toss and elected to bat first, setting the tone for what promised to be an exhilarating encounter.

Heartwarming second steals the highlight

Nevertheless, amidst the aggressive spirit, a touching second captured the hearts of followers worldwide. Previous to the graduation of the match, a heartwarming change unfolded between two stalwarts of the sport, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Kohli approached Dhoni and enveloped him in a heat embrace, symbolizing the mutual respect and camaraderie shared between the 2 cricketing icons.

Right here is the video:

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“Feel privledged. But I want to try and be in my shoes, not fill anybody’s shoes. (On captaincy) I got to know last week, but Mahi bhai hinted at it last year,” stated Ruturaj concerning captaincy of CSK.

Workforce Line ups:

Chennai Tremendous Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Inexperienced, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj

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