CSK Fan Admits To Spending ?64K On IPL Tickets For MS Dhoni's Glimpse, Yet To Pay Daughters' School Fees

In a heartwarming display of devotion to cricket legend MS Dhoni, a dedicated CSK fan went to great lengths to secure tickets for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, shelling out a whopping ?64,000. The tickets weren't easily obtained, forcing the man to resort to purchasing them through unofficial channels.

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"I didn't get the tickets, so I bought them in black. It was a total of ?64,000. I am yet to pay the school fees. But we wanted to see MS Dhoni just once. My three daughters and I are very happy," the man shared with Sportwalk Chennai.

Accompanied by his three daughters, all donning the iconic yellow Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jerseys, the family eagerly cheered on their hero, participating in the signature fan act of blowing whistles.

I don't have money to pay the School Fees of my children, but spent Rs 64,000 to get black tickets to watch Dhoni, says this father. I am at a loss for words to describe this stupidity. pic.twitter.com/korSgfxcUy

¡ª Dr Jaison Philip. M.S., MCh (@Jasonphilip8) April 11, 2024

While the gesture of securing tickets at such a high cost stirred mixed reactions on social media, with some expressing concern over prioritizing a match over education, others defended the father's decision, emphasizing the creation of cherished memories.

"A match is not worth more than kids education. Don¡¯t glorify this," critiqued one Instagram user.

"I am at a loss for words to describe this stupidity," remarked Urologist Dr. Jaison Philip on X(formerly Twitter).

However, amidst the debate, a user highlighted the significance of creating lasting memories for the children. "His kids will cherish these moments and praise their father who made this happen throughout their life. He will somehow manage to pay the school fees. After long calculations only he might have bought the tickets," X user M Srinivasan wrote.

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In the thrilling encounter, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched a convincing seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday. While KKR put up a spirited performance with notable contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Sunil Narine, it was CSK's bowling prowess, led by Ravindra Jadeja and Tushar Deshpande, that stole the show.

CSK's successful chase was anchored by the stellar batting display of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube, leading the team to victory with ease.

Adding a touch of fun to the celebrations, CSK's former captain MS Dhoni orchestrated a playful prank on the crowd. In a clever maneuver, he directed Jadeja to feign taking the bat, only to surprise everyone by stepping in himself to finish the match, much to the delight of the fans. Dhoni's playful gesture added an extra layer of entertainment to CSK's triumph.

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