‘Congratulations MS Dhoni and CSK at least…’ Sakshi Malik reacts to Chennai’s fifth IPL title amid wrestling controversy

Chennai Super Kings clinched their fifth IPL title with a massive win over Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (May 28). Several emotional posts were shared on social media after MS Dhoni and his team won IPL 2023. While several heart-warming messages were shared, Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik also congratulated MSD and CSK but took a direct dig at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). , Wrestlers are protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh following allegations of sexual harassment.

Sakshi Malik wrote on Twitter, “Congratulations MS Dhoni ji and CSK. We are glad that at least some players are getting the respect and love they deserve. The fight for justice is still on for us.” (WATCH: ‘Tearful’ MS Dhoni goes from ‘eyes closed’ to emotional wreck as Ravindra Jadeja secures dramatic win)

Checkout her post here:

Congratulations to MS Dhoni ji and CSK. We are glad that at least some of the players are getting the respect and love they deserve. The fight for justice continues for us – Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) May 30, 2023

In the latest update, Sakshi also tweeted a long message on social media that the wrestlers will immerse their medals in the river Ganga on Tuesday evening and after that they will stage a sit-in at India Gate till death.

Coach Fleming likes this

Stephen Fleming doesn’t believe in fairy tales in sport but Ravindra Jadeja’s near-impossible steal that powered Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL trophy may come close to it.

Needing 13 runs to win in the final over against Gujarat Titans, CSK managed only three runs off the first four balls, before Jadeja smashed Mohit Sharma for a six and a four off the last two balls to literally take the cup out of Gujarat’s grasp. snatched away. (Watch: Ziva’s Emotional Celebration After MS Dhoni’s CSK Win IPL 2023 Title)

“They say there are no fairy tales in the game, but it was great today. It’s been a bit difficult 18 months, because captaincy was difficult, injuries were difficult, took a while on the sidelines,” Fleming said in the IPL final in Chennai. “He needs the game to get back into the game and rejoin the Test team and then rejoin CSK,” he told the media after defeating Gujarat Titans.

In fact, Fleming had given up before the last two balls bowled by Mohit and Jadeja turned everything around.

“We lost the final on the last ball which is an absolute heartache. I was preparing myself for another heartache when Jaddu hit a six for one and there could be more heartache or more joy I wasn’t sure. But when I saw the ball go down, it was pure joy at the end. This competition takes you to an emotional level you can’t imagine,” said the Kiwi.

Fleming praised Jadeja’s firepower.

“He plays a great role with the ball, but we have so much firepower, that in some ways we use him lower down the order, but something has to give. MS (Dhoni) has been able to get him up there. They’ve been very supportive and proactive. And today they repaid that trust,” added Fleming.

The former New Zealand captain explained Jadeja’s shot selection.

“The six, I think, especially the ball that was close enough to be accurate, was defining, and then the left-arm drive towards fine leg. It was a great way to end it. I couldn’t be happier Could have been. For him. There’s been some frustration at times, but he’s our gun player, he’s the No. 1 ranked player and today he delivered,” Fleming said.

The CSK coach said that his team was poor in the first half but looked better and more confident as the rain-affected match ended.

“215? I thought it was an excellent score but the rain came and we had to change the pace. We felt with the moisture around the pitch, it was achievable. It was a lot of batting.

“The start was really important as we were still surprised by the fielding. The first four or six overs started giving us confidence and once we got a bit of a taste of it, this is the type of ground where it has to be defended It was very tough, so we knew we had a chance.

Fleming praised Gujarat Titans bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma for taking the fight to the last ball of the match.

He said, “The last few overs were very tight. Shami and Sharma bowled well, especially Mohit Sharma bowled very well.”

Fleming, who has been the coach of CSK for over a decade and a half, believes that cricket has always been a game of good margins.

“I think I said a few days ago that this tournament is going to be defined by good margins. I think the last few balls summed it up? If you just missed a yorker or down the leg side have gone

Fleming said, “We’ve talked all the way through that if you can get on the right side of those moments, we can stay in, and this was one of those days.”

Praise for Rahane

Fleming heaped praise on senior India batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who has become one of the success stories from the CSK side with an incredibly successful season with the bat.
What a change in Rahane’s philosophy of not trying to be the anchor batsman.

“My understanding is that we have got rid of the tag of the guy you bat around or through. I think he probably has a bit too much hanging over his head and doesn’t see him as the player. He was allowed to become what he could be.

Fleming said, “And once that tag was gone, when I came over halfway through pre-season training, I saw a guy who was in fantastic form.”

Fleming said that Rahane was not a part of his initial plan.

“He wasn’t in our initial thoughts, but the game in Mumbai was really decisive. It was one of our best wins in the tournament and he was the big catalyst behind it, so he consolidated the No.3 spot.”

“He has been consistent the whole way, he has been nothing but positive, his nets have been positive. Whenever he gets caught at the boundary or plays a big shot, we have just reinforced that. That’s how well he’s been playing. So a little bit of belief and just the ability? He’s been an amazing player for us this year,” he said.

Coach says Rayudu will leave a big hole

The former New Zealand captain said that Ambati Rayudu, who announced his retirement after this IPL final, will leave a huge hole in his side.

“Ambati Rayudu has been an absolute legend. I rate him very highly as a batsman and those three balls against Mohit Sharma proved to be against one of the worst in-form bowlers today? He got 6, 4 and It was sheer class to hit for 6. Rayudu will leave a hole no doubt, but the game goes on. Right? We expected him to walk out like that within the group and it was emotional for him too ,” Fleming said. (With IANS inputs)