IPL 2021: WATCH- MS Dhoni waves to his fans in Dubai as they cheer for him

CSK have been practicing in the UAE.

Despite having retired from international cricket in 2020, MS Dhoni’s craze has not gone down a bit. Given that he has kept on playing in the IPL 2021 for the beloved Chennai Super Kings, fans just cannot get enough of the former India captain.

This craze for their ‘Thala’ was visible when MS Dhoni was being cheered as he walked to the team bus after finishing the practice in Dubai with his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammates. A frenzied crowd cheered for CSK. Dhoni didn't disappoint fans and obliged them by waving his hand.

IPL 2021: WATCH - Mumbai Indians mentor Sachin Tendulkar arrives in Abu Dhabi

Owing to the protocols and COVID-19 restrictions, the players live in a bio-secure environment and cannot meet someone who isn't part of the bubble. However, this couldn’t keep the MS Dhoni fans away from seeing a glimpse of their loved cricketer.

Here is the video:

CSK, who reached UAE in August, have been practicing for the tournament for nearly 20 days now and is geared up for the season. The players completed their isolation period last month and kicked off the preparations soon after they got the clearance. CSK will face MI on September 19 to kick off the second leg of the IPL 2021.