Ravichandran Ashwin described the overwhelming atmosphere when MS Dhoni came out to bat in the 19th over of Chennai Super Kings' match against Mumbai Indians. Ashwin noted the love Dhoni has earned, experiencing the reception from the CSK dugout for the first time. Despite the tense match situation, Dhoni's arrival captivated everyone.
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