CSK defeated KKR by 7 runs in Chennai in their recent IPL 2024 match.
In a viral picture doing the rounds on the internet, Russell was seen closing his ears when Dhoni came out to bat during the fag end of CSK’s run-chase at the Chepauk.
The decibel levels at the stadium were deafening when Dhoni marched out on the pitch. Following the match, the 35-year-old Russell shared Venkatesh Iyer's post on his Instagram story and shared a message about Dhoni getting love and respect across the cricket world.
“I easily think this man is the most loved cricketer in the world,” Russell wrote.
Asked to bat on a tricky surface after losing the toss, KKR could only manage 137/9 in 20 overs. Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and skipper Shreyas Iyer scored 27, 24, and 34, respectively, for them. Russell had a tough time in the match, hitting 2 fours in his run-a-ball 10 before getting out.
In response, Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with 67* as CSK chased down the target with 14 balls to spare and 7 wickets in hand.