Former IPL auctioneer, Richard Madley has uploaded a picture of MS Dhoni‘s autograph which the latter gave a few years back. Notably, the former used to conduct IPL auctions for the first few seasons. These days, Madley has been doing the job. Meanwhile, ahead of the IPL 2023 final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, Madley has uploaded the image of the autograph for the fans to see.
Apparently, when the former India skipper was sold to CSK, Madley conducted the auction in 2008. The likes of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings were battling to get the three-time World Championship-winning skipper for India. In the end, the four-time winner, CSK managed to win the battle. Meanwhile, the fans are going crazy after seeing the image.
This is how Twitter reacted
This is extremely heartening to see Richard. Give my regards to Harry
— Debasis Sen (@debasissen) May 28, 2023
Your Son is Lucky ? Sir
— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) May 28, 2023
#Thala250 pic.twitter.com/SBDIbg78Gi
— P A N T H E R™ (@CricSurya07) May 28, 2023
Massive respect for you, Richard sir !
— MahiEra (@themahiera) May 28, 2023
I'll be giving follow backs to everyone who follows me before the finals. Let's connect for gimmicky dots on cricket. #IPL2023Final pic.twitter.com/vh0kOhdWeA
— Niya Sharma (@Niyaasz) May 28, 2023
Richard Madley – The Voice of IPL Auction
— DSP (@TweetsDsp) May 28, 2023
You are voice of IPL auction
— MSDO7 ? (@Exce63109Shorts) May 28, 2023
You used to make IPL auctions interesting . I miss you a lot , Richard .
— V¹³ (@V13tweets_) May 28, 2023
Bc meri gand ft rhi h, aj Dhoni ka last match hi lg rha h ??
— Anushka Sharma (@Thalastan7) May 28, 2023
You are and will be the best auctioneer in IPL history ??
— Ayush Agarwal (@AyushAg444) May 28, 2023
I will always come to CSK – MS Dhoni
Meanwhile, ahead of the 2023 summit clash, the former champions’ bowling coach, Dwayne Bravo has confirmed that Dhoni will play the nest season. The former added that the Impact Rule will help Dhoni to prolong his career
“100 per cent. Especially, with the Impact Player rule. It will keep prolonging his career,” Bravo told Star Sports while answering fans whether they will see Dhoni in IPL’s next edition.
“He bats really deep. I think the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and (Shivam) Dube— these guys make a huge difference. You don’t require much from MS. But he has the ability to keep his calm when the team is under pressure,” the former all-rounder added.
“I will always come to CSK. I have been out of home from January, been practicing since March, so we will see. January 31 was when I got out of the house, finished my work, and started practicing from 2nd or 3rd of March. It takes a lot, but I have ample time to decide. I have 8-9 months to decide. Why take that headache now. I have ample time to decide. The auction is in December,” Dhoni said after Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans on his IPL future.
