MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 table, will bat first against Gujarat Titans after winning the toss. A CSK superfan was denied entry with a flag, sparking social media disappointment. Dhoni acknowledged the team's position and emphasized enjoying their cricket. In a moment that caught attention off the field, MS Dhoni’s superfan Saravanan Hari expressed disappointment on social media after being denied entry with a CSK flag at the Ahmedabad venue.
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