Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina recently disclosed a heartwarming exchange he had with his longtime teammate Mahendra Singh Dhoni during the ongoing IPL 2024. Raina recounted a candid conversation with Dhoni while assisting him at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, shedding light on Dhoni's fondness for Bhojpuri commentary during the matches. Throughout the IPL season, Dhoni, who has been grappling with a knee ailment, has been visibly managing discomfort, with his left leg securely bound during a match against Mumbai Indians. Raina, extended a helping hand to the former Indian captain as he navigated post-match pain. During their interaction, Raina shared Dhoni's appreciation for the Bhojpuri commentary featured in IPL 2024. Raina quoted Dhoni expressing admiration, saying, "'Bahut hi gajabe commentary kar rahe Bhojpuriya me' (The Bhojpuri commentary is doing an excellent job)." Suresh Raina talking about his meet with MS Dhoni. ❤️pic.twitter.com/2ePHrcQbOk — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 16, 2024 This exchange not only underscores Dhoni's engagement with the league's unique elements but also emphasises the enduring friendship between the two cricketers, affectionately dubbed 'Thala' and 'Chinna Thala' by fervent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters. Dhoni's influence in the IPL remains palpable, both on and off the field. His continued presence resonates with fans, who appreciate his contributions, including his entertaining cameos during matches. Moreover, fans have lauded the introduction of Bhojpuri commentary as a refreshing addition to the IPL's diverse offerings, further enhancing the tournament's entertainment value. As the video garnered 128.7K views on social media platform X, fans expressed their own thoughts too. One user wrote, "They both are best friends ." Another added, "Two heavy weights of CSK forever." Another fan commented, "MSD and Raina is a diff love story." And a fourth came in with, "MS really won at life, imagine having a friend like Suresh Raina.."
