WATCH: MS Dhoni receives the greatest ever reception from the Chennai crowd at the Chepauk

MS Dhoni honoured with standing ovation at Chepauk Stadium

MS Dhoni is the greatest connoisseur to have ever graced the sport. His street-smart wicketkeeping skills, offering captaincy tips to Virat Kohli, breezing through the stumps like a lightning bolt, setting off the innings with a sedate pace to bagging big in crunch situations is what makes him the complete batsman.

Team India is gifted to have someone like MS Dhoni in the team because his presence is so valuable that his intrinsic values bring tonnes of bonuses for the Men in Blue. He knows what it is like to finish the games and steer the team get past the victory line by absorbing pressure.

Whenever MS Dhoni steps into the turf, the crowd gives a roaring welcome. Much to everyone’s surprise, the sound was more than everyone would have thought. It’s not his hometown Ranchi but his favourite city, Chennai. MS Dhoni’s love for Chennai is still a better story than twilight. He has a special place in his heart when he plies his trade in Chennai.

The King returns to Chennai #TeamIndia #IndvAus pic.twitter.com/p8sd5RtamH

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 17, 2017

Men in Blue were sent to troubled waters by the Aussies who sparked off the innings with fierce bowling display sending the first four Indians packing. It was MS Dhoni’s turn to take guard and to get back into the crease. While making his way back to the striker’s end, he was given a warm and dynamic response by the Chennai fans in what was the best moment of the day.