Chennai Super Kings Return to Fortress Chepauk

Among Indian Premier League's 10 teams, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remain sentimental favourite of the fans

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primarily because of the man at the helm.

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The 41-year-old Dhoni, with his bulging biceps and never diminishing flash reflexes

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remains a top draw even though his batting prowess hasn't got requisite return.

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Yet, having led the team to four titles and nine finals, his mere presence makes the opposition try to think out of the box.

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No one knows what to do with the tangibles as much as the man from Ranchi does and in what could be his last season as a professional cricketer

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he might still have some aces up his sleeves.

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