Chennai Super Kings have started their net sessions since last week and the fans are enthusiastic as the franchise announced that free entry is allowed from gates 4,5 and 6at the chepauk to witness the same.
Meanwhile, the CSK players had a great ride from their hotel to the chepauk. The fans kept following them on the bikes and the players responded to their wishes by waving hands at them. The fans seemed to be welcoming the squad on their return after a couple of years.
A joy ride for our fans @ChennaiIPL #whistlepodu pic.twitter.com/kEhBQ26nMy
— Russell (@russcsk) March 28, 2018
Imran Tahir and Shane Watson joined the camp couple of days ago and engaged in the promotional activities. Faf du Plessis and Lungisani Ngidi are expected to join the squad in the next week as they are playing against the Australians in the controversial 4 match test series.
That one moment when you forget everything else and freeze in time failing to believe the eyes! #Thala #WhistlePodu 😍🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/U2gVjKCtA2
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2018
Going for our first practice session in open bus.. how cool 😎 #whistlepodu 👌👌🏏🏆 pic.twitter.com/AzpH9bDIrK
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 28, 2018
Harbhajan posted a video where the champion song is being played on the open bus and the players are showing “thumbs up” to him and the fans. Murali Vijay, Bravo, Karn Sharma, Manager Russell, Rayudu, and Tahir were spotted in the video.
Big crowd gathering just for training!! So much excitement from the CSK fans. pic.twitter.com/2Y3d5NxdJV
— Stephen Fleming (@SPFleming7) March 28, 2018
Stephen Fleming, the coach of CSK was also shocked to see the overwhelming response from the Chennai crowd as they turned out in huge numbers just for a practice session. He said in his Twitter handle “Big crowd gathering just for training. So much excitement for the CSK fans”
Whaaattttt a ride to chepauk 😜😜😜 whitslepodu @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/cPhpz3I7H8
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 28, 2018
Pics of the crowd gathering in the stands of M. A Chidambaram stadium to watch their players are going viral on the social media
The gathering at the Den today! #WhistlePoduArmy – You're Awesome! #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/TxI97tyrCn
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2018
They haven”t named a replacement for the injured NZ all-rounder Mitchell Santner and is expected to name it anytime soon.
Mahi maar rahe hai! @msdhoni #Thala #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/Ieo5vIQugW
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2018
CSK is the only team in the history of IPL to reach playoffs in every season. With a proper combination, Dhoni will try to make an impact in this edition.
The Love for namma @ChennaiIPL keeps growing day by day with people turning out in 1000s each day for our training session. Unbelievable 🦁 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/lKBgaLrD65
— Lakky (@lakshuakku) March 28, 2018
