Tennis Ace Leander Paes Hails ‘Thala’ Dhoni: During a regular Instagram session, tennis legend Leander Paes engaged in a Q&A session with his fans. However, the atmosphere quickly turned sweet and exciting when a fan asked about his favorite player in the IPL. Paes effortlessly answered by sharing a throwback photo of himself with ‘Thala’ Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accompanied by a caption stating, “There is a reason I have 7 letters in my name.” This nod to Dhoni’s iconic jersey number, 7, which has become synonymous with the cricketing legend, resonated deeply with fans.
Tennis Legend Leander Paes Expresses Admiration for Cricket Legend Dhoni
Paes, with 18 men’s doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, stands as a legend in his own right. Similarly, Dhoni, renowned as one of India’s most successful captains, has led the Chennai Super Kings to five IPL titles. His association with the franchise has earned him the endearing title of ‘Thala,’ meaning chief or leader, among the fervent CSK fan base.
As the IPL 2024 approaches, all eyes are on the defending champions CSK as they prepare to face Faf du Plessis’ Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 22. With speculation swirling around whether this could be Dhoni’s final season, fans are eagerly anticipating every opportunity to witness their beloved cricketer in action. Despite Dhoni’s new look and continued prowess on the field, fans remain adamant that they are not ready to see their ‘Thala’ retire anytime soon.
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