Chief minister MK Stalin hails MS Dhoni as 'adopted son of Tamil Nadu'

Chief Minister MK Stalin recently said the he is a big fan of CSK skipper MS Dhoni and praised former India skipper as "adopted son of Tamil Nadu." Launching the Tamil Nadu Championship Foundation, an initiative of the sports department, the chief minister said: "Like everyone in Tamil Nadu, I am also a very big fan of MS Dhoni. I hope our adopted son of Tamil Nadu will continue to play for CSK. We want to create many more Dhonis from our Tamil Nadu, not just in cricket but in all sports."

MS Dhoni was also present at the event. Commending Dhoni on his achievements, Stalin said the cricketer who hailed from a humble background rose to become a national icon through his hard work. "He is an inspiration to millions of youth." MS Dhoni launched the logo and portal of the foundation, which is a initiative of the sports department.

The Tamil Nadu chief minister also said that he recently went to Chepauk cricket stadium twice to watch Dhoni's batting.


CSK skipper Dhoni has kept everyone guessing about his future after this season of the Indian Premier League 2023. In a recent IPL match when asked during the toss about his retirement, Dhoni bowled a googly telling commentator Danny Morrison that he never commented on whether or not IPL 2023 will be his last season.

Danny Morrison asked during the toss, "Clearly, This wonderful swansong tour, your last. How are you enjoying it?". To which Dhoni replied, "You have decided it is my last IPL, not me."

The four-time IPL-winning captain's statement was enough to trigger a debate over his retirement rumours. Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh while commenting on MS Dhoni's IPL future stated only Dhoni knows when he will retire.

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif went on highlight the importance of MS Dhoni - who isn't just a player but also a mentor - in the CSK set-up. With six wins and four losses, CSK is placed second in the IPL 2023 points table. (With Agency Inputs)