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MS Dhoni Honours T20 World Cup Winners Samson, Dube at CSK Fan Event

MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube, along with U19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre, at a Chennai Super Kings pre-season fan event. The event celebrated India's recent dual World Cup successes in the T20 and U19 formats. India won the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final, and also secured a record sixth U19 World Cup title by beating England. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, is aiming for a strong comeback this season after a disappointing previous campaign.

Key Points: MS Dhoni Honours T20 World Cup Winners at CSK Event

  • Dhoni honours World Cup winners
  • Celebrates India's T20 World Cup 2026 win
  • Marks India's 6th U19 World Cup title
  • CSK looks to bounce back from last season
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MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event

MS Dhoni presented mementoes to Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube & Ayush Mhatre at a CSK fan event, celebrating India's recent T20 & U19 World Cup triumphs.

MS Dhoni honours T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube at CSK event
"Dhoni presented special mementoes to the winners - Event Report"

Chennai, March 22

Iconic Chennai Super Kings and India ex-captain MS Dhoni honoured T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and U-19 winning captain Ayush Mhatre at a CSK pre-season fan event in Chepauk on Sunday.

Dhoni presented special mementoes to the winners during the event, which featured CSK veterans and celebrated the recent T20 World Cup success.

2026 kicked off with a bang for Indian cricket as India stormed to a record 6th U19 World Cup title, thrashing England by 100 runs in the Harare final.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi slammed 175 off 80 balls, while captain Ayush Mhatre chipped in with 53 as India piled up 411/9 in 50 overs. England fought through, but India bowled them out for 311 in 40.2 overs.

Earlier this month, India won the Men's T20 World Cup 2026, thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. Batting first, India posted a massive 255/5, courtesy of Sanju Samson's 89 off 46 balls and Ishan Kishan's 54 off 25.

While chasing, New Zealand were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, with Jasprit Bumrah starring with 4/15 and Axar Patel chipping in with 3/27.

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season after a paltry start to their campaign. But, they have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Chennai, the energy at Chepauk must have been electric. Honouring both the senior T20 WC winners and the U19 champs together is a class act by CSK. Well done!
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Vikram M
Sanju Samson finally getting his due on the big stage and then being honoured by Dhoni... feels like a full-circle moment. His 89 in the final was pure carnage! Hope CSK's season turns around now.
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Priya S
So much talent! From the U19 boys scoring 411 to the senior team's 255/5, Indian cricket's future is in safe hands. A respectful note: I hope the IPL focus doesn't overshadow our need to build consistent test match players too.
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Rohit P
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁! Double World Cups and now this event. Shivam Dube has been a revelation. Hoping CSK can carry this positive vibe into the IPL and not have another poor start.
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Michael C
The numbers are insane. 411/9 in a U19 final? 255/5 in a T20 final? This new generation of Indian batters is fearless. Great to see them being recognized by a legend like Dhoni.

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