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MS Dhoni is endearingly called 'Thala' by CSK fans, while Suresh Raina is called 'Chinna Thala' meaning Deputy leader. Other nickanames of MS Dhoni are Captain Cool, MSD, and Mahi. But for CSK fans, it is only Thala, their leader, their main man, their icon, their Captain. During the 2019 IPL, in a post-match press conference, Dhoni was

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Fans of MS Dhoni are creatively connecting his revered number to everything imaginable - from the seven colours of the rainbow to the seven sacred vows in a Hindu marriage to make memes. MS Dhoni is called 'Thala' by his fans affectionately. The internet is abuzz with a unique trend that intertwines the charm of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's iconic

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When asked what is special about MS Dhoni that he gets the best out of the players in the team, Gavaskar in an event hosted by Star Sports, replied, "That's why they say, 'Thala for a reason

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By the end of IPL 2024, Dhoni's 17th season, he will have earned a total IPL salary of INR 188.84 Crores, averaging a salary of INR 11.11 Crore per season.

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The word thala, leader, simply happened to fit the tune, and Dhoni's persona and role within the team. That there was already a thala in Tamil cinema, Ajith, was a risk the creators were willing to take.

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni (/ m ... has developed a special connection with the city of Chennai whose IPL franchise he represents with fans calling him 'Thala' meaning leader in Tamil. Playing style Dhoni in 2008. Dhoni is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper.

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In Dhoni's case, it is 'a person who is known for his simplicity'. Image: BCCI Another meaning for Thala can be the 'one who fights against adverse circumstances and achieves success'.

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Dhoni, indeed, is the ultimate outsider who became Chennai's own Thala. The most remarkable thing about Dhoni is just how unremarkably 'normal' he is. His arrival in the middle these days has been turned into a spectacle, making his greatness feel more special.

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- Dhoni, known as CSK's "Thala" (leader), captained the franchise to ten finals in their first 14 IPL seasons and won them five titles - in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023 . He's led them to the

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No one doubts Dhoni. Thala was back, ruling the mind space of everyone. It doesn't matter at what price (black market is thriving on selling tickets at 4x rates) or time or day as every single soul in the city wants to be in attendance in flesh to give Dhoni a farewell like no other. Some Tamil movie stars and television faces, popular enough

https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/why-ms-dhoni-is-still-thala-for-csk-fans/article34263339.ece
My hero, my 'Thala': Meet three MS Dhoni superfans Ahead of the IPL 2021, we chat with three fans of Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni, who have gone the extra mile for their cricketing icon

https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/in-thala-we-trust-how-ms-dhoni-became-csk-and-chennais-eternal-go-to-person-10487341.html
Dhoni's epitaphs were being written, the franchise dismissed as Dad's Army and singularly unqualified for the rigours of 20-over shootouts. Thala kept his famed cool, refused knee-jerk remedies, trusted his instincts and his processes; title No 4 in 2021 was inevitable as the same Dad's Army - give or take a couple - schooled the

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You walk in and you'll see oru amma, oru appa, oru thambi, oru thala (a mother, father, little son and thala). MS Dhoni GT vs CSK RCB vs CSK Indian Premier League Alagappan Muthu is a sub-editor

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MS Dhoni, who has been the captain of CSK since the team's inception in 2008 and has led them to a record five IPL titles, was named 'Thala' a long time back which translates to a leader or a

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Speaking on Star Sports, the batting legend heaped massive praise on Dhoni, stating that wicketkeeper-batter knows the trick when it comes to captaincy, even when he's not holding the position officially. "I have two teams. Because I'm from Mumbai… Mumbai Indians. Then, CSK. That's why they say, 'Thala for a reason'," Gavaskar said.

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Thala Taking on the Royal Challengers Head-On in 2019. Chennai Super Kings had a target of 162 in front of them against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019. After the Chennai top order faced a massive collapse, Dhoni took over the charge and registered the highest score of his IPL career- 84 runs off 48 balls.

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MS Dhoni's gesture for fan shows why he is the most loved cricketer. 1w. W hen it comes to sheer craze in the IPL, MS Dhoni's popularity is second to none. 'Thala' is loved by CSK fans and

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Dhoni's impending retirement rumours over the last two IPL seasons has created a wave of tribute towards the former India captain, and "Thala for a reason" is one of the trends that has become

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December 11, 2023. Cricket legend M.S Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Thala', has become a trend. 'Thala' derives from the Tamil language and translates to "head" or "leader", signifying Dhoni's influential role as the popular caption of CSK. As anticipation rises for IPL 2024, the internet is abuzz with the presence of

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#CSK fans, start the whistles! 😙💛Catchy beats and electrifying vibes of 'Vaa Thala', a song celebrating #MSDhoni's legacy that has got us pumped and celebr

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The upcoming web series is based on Ramesh Thamilmani's work and is backed by Dhoni Entertainment. Take a look at his avatar and biography below. ... Captain Cool, Thala: Birth : July 7, 1981

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Our Super Fam and the Cricket community connect the dots voicing their love for the enigmatic man. #WhistlePodu #Yellove #Thala #CSK #AnbuDenLions 🦁💛

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The post was an instant hit just like any other content featuring MS Dhoni. Fans undoubtedly loved the new look of "Thala" as they flooded the comments section with red heart emojis.

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11M likes, 359K comments - mahi7781 on June 29, 2024: "WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS 2024.My heart rate was up,well done on being calm, having the self belief and doing what u guys did.From all the Indians back home and everywhere in the world a big thank you for bringing the World Cup Home.CONGRATULATIONS.arreeee thanks for the priceless birthday gift".

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39 likes, 0 comments - _ms__dhoni_thala on May 22, 2024: "MAHI IS EMOTION ️ ️ ️".

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The craze behind India's very own World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni continues despite the legend stepping away from international cricket for quite some time now. Despite hitting 42, Dhoni still has what it takes to be one of the most destructive finishers as he has displayed his power-hitting skills in the recently concluded IPL 2024.