Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Jamie Overton recalls being amazed by the reception MS Dhoni received from the Yellow Army at the MA Chidambaram Stadium during the ongoing 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman holds an almost reverential status among CSK fans, a bond that has only grown stronger over time.
Dhoni enjoys a warm welcome wherever he plays, but the energy and excitement are unparalleled at CSK’s home ground, Chepauk. The full-capacity crowd erupts in cheers for the iconic player, with the match situation rarely affecting the intensity of the atmosphere.
Overton reflected on the extraordinary reception MS Dhoni received at Chepauk during CSK’s season opener against Mumbai Indians (MI). At that moment, the game was still in a delicate position following Ravindra Jadeja’s run-out in the penultimate over.
“I messaged my dad and my agent after the first home game. I was like, ‘You have to come out and experience MS walking out to the middle,'” Overton said in an interview with ESPN Cricinfo.
Overton acknowledged that the noise at Chepauk that day far exceeded anything he had experienced at English stadiums during the Premier League season.
“[Ravindra] Jadeja got run-out… and you had a home crowd cheering for someone to get run-out. I’ve watched Premier League games, plenty of other sports events, and there’s nothing else like that noise,” the all-rounder added.
Jamie Overton Tries to Emulate Dhoni’s Batting Style in IPL 2025
Jamie Overton, primarily used as a bowling all-rounder, shares a key lower-order role with MS Dhoni. Though he’s scored just 15 runs in two unbeaten innings, he’s been focusing on adapting his technique to subcontinent conditions and learning from Dhoni during net sessions.
“He holds the bat quite low with his hands, whereas I’m more an English or Australian version, with quite high hands. The spinners don’t get as much bounce [in India] so I’m trying to be a bit lower, with my hands a bit more relaxed, so I can keep my head really close to the ball… I feel like I’m in a good place with my batting,” Overton explained.
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