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CSK Honors Legends: Suresh Raina & Matthew Hayden Inaugurate Hall of Fame

Chennai Super Kings inaugurated their Hall of Fame by inducting legendary cricketers Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden at the ROAR 2026 fan event. Raina, known as "Mr. IPL," is the franchise's batting pillar and the league's fifth-highest run-scorer. Hayden was celebrated for his powerful opening performances in the team's early seasons. The event also saw MS Dhoni honor recent T20 World Cup winners connected to the CSK setup.

Key Points: CSK Hall of Fame: Raina, Hayden First Inductees at ROAR 2026

  • First-ever CSK Hall of Fame inductees
  • Honors Raina's "Mr. IPL" legacy
  • Celebrates Hayden's explosive early impact
  • Event part of pre-season ROAR 2026 fan fest
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Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden becomes first-ever inductees in CSK's Hall of Fame

Chennai Super Kings induct Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame, honoring their legendary contributions to the franchise's IPL legacy.

"Before the legacy... there were these two. Our first Hall of Fame inductees: Suresh Raina & Matthew Hayden. - CSK"

Chennai, March 22

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday inducted legendary cricketers Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their inaugural Hall of Fame, honouring their immense contributions to the franchise's legacy at the CSK pre-season fan event, ROAR 2026, held at Chepauk Stadium on Sunday in Chennai.

Ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL, five-time champions Chennai Super Kings held a pre-season event, titled 'ROAR 2026', to engage with fans at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Known as "Mr. IPL," Raina was a core pillar of CSK's batting, while Hayden brought explosive energy as an opener in the early seasons.

"Before the legacy... there were these two. Our first Hall of Fame inductees: Suresh Raina & Matthew Hayden," CSK wrote in an X post.

Raina is considered one of the finest players in the league's history, with 5,528 runs in 205 matches with a century and 39 fifties, making him the fifth-highest run-getter in the competition. He is a multi-time IPL champion with Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Hayden, in 32 fixtures, slammed 1107 runs at a brilliant average of 36.90 and a strike rate of 137.51, including 8 fifties.

Earlier, 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 (ROAR 2026) 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.

The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side finished at the bottom of the points table last season but have formed a strong side in the mini-auction and are hopeful for a record sixth title this year.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hayden was a monster in those early seasons! Remember him smashing bowlers all over Chepauk. Great to see them honouring an overseas legend too. True Yellow spirit!
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Rohit P
Respect to both legends. But I hope they induct MS Dhoni first when he retires. He is CSK. This Hall of Fame is a brilliant idea to connect past and present.
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Michael C
As a cricket fan from abroad, it's impressive to see how CSK values its legacy. Raina's stats are phenomenal - over 5500 runs! Hayden's strike rate was ahead of its time. Great picks.
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Shreya B
Whistle Podu! 🎶 This news made my day. Raina's fielding was as iconic as his batting. Hope they do a similar event for fans who can't be in Chennai. #Yellove
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Karthik V
While I appreciate the gesture, I feel the event "ROAR 2026" name is confusing. Why 2026? Also, the article mentions last season's poor finish - hope this honour inspires the current team to bounce back strong!
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Nisha Z
Perfect first inductees. Raina for his loyalty and Hayden for setting the template of fearless batting. CSK's

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