Adam Gilchrist reacts to MS Dhoni using an old friend shop sticker on his bat

The IPL 2024 auction took place in Dubai last December 2023, where Australian fast bowler Mitchell Satrc clinched the title of the higher-priced player. He secured a staggering INR 24 crore deal with the KKR. While the official schedule for IPL 2024 has not been announced yet, the tournament is anticipated to commence sometime between March and April.

The Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is gearing up for his final appearance in the IPL, has been spotted practicing in the nets with his trademark long lock. For fans, his presence in his iconic yellow attire with bat and pads is nothing short of a dream come true moment.

However, what’s the most noticeable thing this time isn’t just Dhoni, but his bat adorned with a new ‘Prime Sports’ sticker. This sticker holds a special significance as it’s a tribute from Dhoni to his childhood friend Paramjit Singh, who is the owner of the sports shop in Jharkhand, where the Indian captain grew up.

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There was a surprising reaction to this gesture from Adam Gilchrist and Michael Hussey during commentary on the 2nd T20I between Australia and West Indies. Gilchrist referred to Prime Sports as ‘just a local store’, sparking a discussion about Dhoni’s legacy and the upcoming IPL 2024, initiated by Michael Hussey.

“Got to reach India 10 days before the tournament starts. March, maybe May 11, we are heading off. Looking forward to it. Great tournament, really is. Best players from all around the world. The best Indian players playing … it’s incredible. The crowds are unbelievable, the noise they make. The atmosphere in the ground. And MS Dhoni is back. He’s hitting balls in the nets already I reckon,” Michael Hussey said.

“I saw him hitting some balls in the eyes, MS Dhoni. There’s a new bat sticker on his bat. Just a local sports store of one of his schoolmates. Whack the company name on your bat just to give a boost to sales,” Adam Gilchrist added.

Mark : MS Dhoni is Back!
Hussey : Dhoni is Back, Might be hitting in nets!

Gilly mentions Dhoni is using his Friend’s Shop Sticker in his bat. pic.twitter.com/IYASS9iWLG

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