‘It was so loud I literally couldn’t hear myself’ – Devon Conway shares experience of witnessing MS Dhoni’s fanatics at Chepauk

MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: R.SATISH BABU/AFP via Getty Images)

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has had many memorable moments so far, despite it being quite early in the tournament. However, one of the biggest things, that has kept fans buzzing, has been Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni and his return to the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

So far, Chennai have played one game in their home stadium, which was against the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants. Chennai opener Devon Conway recently opened up about the stadium’s atmosphere, and what he experienced when Dhoni came out to bat in Chepauk.

“It was special to see MS walk out of the Chepauk stadium. You hear a lot of stories about the crowd going crazy when he walks out to bat. And experiencing that yesterday firsthand, being there was special. I mean, it was so loud I literally couldn’t hear myself,” Conway said in a video posted by CSK.

“Execute his first ball, hit it for six, and then his second ball hit an even bigger six. I mean, not many players in the world can do that. So, yeah, it was amazing to be there and experience that in person. And yes, it was just special to watch it firsthand,” he added.

I can’t even imagine the amount of pressure that will be on his shoulders: Dwaine Pretorius

Talking about the same, Chennai all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius also opined that he cannot even imagine what kind of pressure Dhoni would have on himself when he walks out to bat with the entire stadium chanting his name.

“For me, sitting there on the sidelines yesterday and seeing him go out, obviously, everyone’s cheering. And I can’t even imagine the amount of pressure that will be on his shoulders. One of the best finishers ever in the world And it’s so pleasing to see that he still can perform,” Pretorius said.

The four-time champions return to the MA Chidambaram Stadium as they take on the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals in the 17th match of the tournament on Wednesday, April 12.