'Bichara aise he fass jata hai' - Fans react to Ravindra Jadeja's honest reply to MS Dhoni chants in every game

Being a middle-order batter in a team with MS Dhoni is difficult. Yes, experience is very helpful, especially in high-stress run-chases, but the attention and fan base a person like Dhoni draws may occasionally be intimidating, especially for the players batting after Dhoni. Consider the case of Ravindra Jadeja. Despite having played for Chennai Super Kings more times than Dhoni, the veteran Indian all-rounder bats first out of persistent concern for the millions of CSK supporters.

When CSK loses three wickets, the crowd erupts in chants of "Dhoni, Dhoni," and they continue to become louder with each over or wicket that falls. This demonstrates the adoration and respect supporters have towards Dhoni and also says a lot about the influence he has had on the game. Even nearly three years following his retirement, fans still throng stadiums to see Dhoni, which puts additional pressure on players who are currently in the middle of the order or who are about to bat before Dhoni.

Jadeja, who was named Player of the Match due to his all-around performance versus DC on Wednesday, claimed that he already hears "Dhoni" chants while batting within the middle and that if he desires to bat higher than No. 6, then fans may hope for his early dismissal so they may watch Dhoni go.

Jadeja contributed 21 runs off of 16 and 1/19 in the match, which CSK won by a score of 27 runs to come close to making the playoffs. Captain Dhoni, who stepped in to bat at No. 8, provided Jadeja, who played at No. 7, with strong assistance. Dhoni scored 20 from just 9 balls during the 19th over, launching two sixes as well as a four to help CSK reach 167/8.

Jadeja’s statement on Dhoni chants in every game

Ravindra Jadeja spoke to the media after winning the Player of the Match award and spoke about the Dhoni chants. He said, “I keep hearing Mahi bhai's chants. If I bat higher, then the crowd will wait for me to get out. As long as the team wins, I am happy."

Fans react to Ravindra Jadeja's honest reply to MS Dhoni chants in every game: -

Jadeja said "When I bat at 7, the crowd is disappointed and chants for Mahi bhai, imagine if I bat higher, they will just wait for me to get out (big smile)". pic.twitter.com/qDP5Ehk4ND

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 10, 2023

Sad for him🙂

— Daems (@S46606850) May 10, 2023

Fact is Jaddu scores more when he stays in crease for more time during final overs. ..

— Avinash Kakarla (@avinashkakarla) May 11, 2023

But unhe pata fans aisa kyu karte hai ..and he fine with me with that because it's the last phase of mahi and he respects the emotions of fans

And when Jadeja retires fans will also miss him

— Think Priya (@rajputpreeti14) May 10, 2023

What to do jaddu. If it's Dhoni's last, people really wants Dhoni to play more.
Btw your innings was extraordinary 👌👏🔥

— Sankaran Baskar (@SankaranBaskar) May 11, 2023

But jadeja gets crazy support when he’s bowling and fielding, it’s just different when batting because we all want to see Thala

— terroristo (@james_jesher_) May 11, 2023

Abnormal fans I say. Dhoni might earned such respect but that also discouraging other players to bat as long as they need .

— Asura_45 (@akhilnani561) May 11, 2023

That's really disappointing from fans, it can demotivate players while batting. He said with a smile but must be feeling bad

— Pinks👑 (@peace_Okie) May 10, 2023

We feel you man. But you also understand na Fans feeling well.

— Mihika Singh (@Stars_ki_Duniya) May 10, 2023

MS DHONI IS BEST FINISHER EVEN AT 41 pic.twitter.com/gvHIwOj6ON

— Shakti Man 💥 (@IamShaktiMann) May 10, 2023