Watch: Suresh Raina rolls back years, hits Noor Ahmed for six in front of MS Dhoni
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IPL 2026: Suresh Raina thrilled Chepauk with a vintage six off Noor Ahmed. The moment, with MS Dhoni watching on, sent fans into nostalgia mode.
Suresh Raina rolled back the years at Chepauk, delighting fans with a towering six off Noor Ahmed during Chennai Super Kings’ fan event ahead of IPL 2026. With MS Dhoni behind the stumps and a packed crowd watching on, the moment instantly turned into a nostalgic highlight.
The video, shared by CSK on their social media handles, quickly went viral, with fans both at the stadium and online reliving memories of Raina’s match-winning exploits in the yellow jersey. Known as “Chinna Thala” among CSK supporters, Raina received a thunderous welcome as he returned to the ground where he built his legacy.
TrialsRealsThat shot from Chinna Thala in the end! #WhistlePodu #Roar26 pic.twitter.com/NAm5bYhgFj— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2026
In a light-hearted batting session, Raina faced CSK spinner Noor Ahmed while Dhoni kept wickets. What started as a casual hit soon turned electric as Raina stepped out and launched a clean six, sending the Chepauk crowd into a frenzy. Dhoni, watching from behind the stumps, appeared to enjoy the moment as much as the fans.
This hug > #Roar26 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/H5Zu8PZjQK— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2026
The MA Chidambaram Stadium had taken on a festive atmosphere for the special fan event, which brought together several CSK legends under one roof. Former stars including Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Dwayne Bravo, Muttiah Muralitharan, Murali Vijay, Parthiv Patel and S Badrinath donned the yellow jersey once again, adding to the sense of nostalgia.
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