In a candid and heartfelt revelation, Ashwin on Dhoni has once again won fans over as Ravichandran Ashwin shared the dramatic moment when MS Dhoni walked out to bat during the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 match at Chepauk. The scene, according to Ashwin, was nothing short of “absolute cinema,” and Dhoni’s entry caused such frenzy that even the players forgot about the game situation momentarily.
Ashwin, who was padded up and ready to walk in next, recalled that Chennai Super Kings needed just four runs to win when Ravindra Jadeja was run out in the 19th over. With Rachin Ravindra at the crease, the crowd at Chepauk erupted as MS Dhoni made his iconic walk to the middle. In his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin on Dhoni gave fans a peek behind the curtain at what the dressing room felt during that cinematic moment.
‘We Forgot a Match Was Going On’ – Ashwin on Dhoni’s Electrifying Entry
“When MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai, there was so much noise and chaos that we forgot the situation of the game only,” said Ashwin,
Underlining how Dhoni’s presence took precedence over everything else, including the game itself.
“Ashwin on Dhoni means celebrating not just a player, but an emotion. That reception was something I had only seen from outside until now, and being inside the CSK dressing room, I finally understood it.”
Ashwin, speaking as both a fan and teammate, expressed how the Chepauk crowd’s passion for Dhoni was infectious. Even seasoned professionals like him were caught up in the moment, temporarily losing sight of the tense match situation.
‘Absolute Cinema’ – The Dhoni Effect
Calling the scene “absolute cinema,” Ashwin on Dhoni made it clear that such moments go beyond cricket—they’re part of the legacy that Dhoni has built over the years.
“I was the next batter, so I asked Ruturaj about the wicket condition as we still needed four runs,” Ashwin added. “But everyone—from players to fans—was just soaking in that Dhoni moment.”
It wasn’t the runs that Dhoni scored that day—he faced just two balls and didn’t add to the total. It was his presence, the roar of the crowd, and the aura he carried that transformed a simple run chase into a theatre of dreams. Eventually, it was Rachin Ravindra who struck the winning six, but for the fans, the match was already a classic the moment Dhoni stepped onto the field.
Chepauk Awaits Another Dhoni Show
As CSK gears up to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk once again, the stage is set for another epic encounter. The Ashwin on Dhoni narrative adds another layer to this anticipated clash, as fans hope to witness more “cinema” at the venue where cricket often feels like a movie and Dhoni is always the star.
Dhoni’s presence in the squad continues to command massive support and awe, even if he doesn’t contribute heavily with the bat. Whether it’s two runs or a towering six, every moment Dhoni is at the crease becomes immortal in the eyes of his fans—and his teammates. As Ashwin on Dhoni reminds us, it’s not always about the stats, but about the spectacle, the symbolism, and the story that unfolds every time Dhoni walks out.
With Chepauk buzzing and expectations sky-high, fans can only hope for more Dhoni magic as CSK takes on RCB in yet another thrilling IPL 2025 showdown.
