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From MS Dhoni to Matthew Hayden to Suresh Raina: CSK’s ‘ROAR 26’ celebrates golden era at Chepauk stadium

R Ramesh Shankar
| TNN | Last updated on - Mar 23, 2026, 14:23 IST
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1/11

Roar event turns back time

Icons like Suresh Raina, Muttiah Muralitharan, Michael Hussey and others donned their classic yellow jerseys again, reliving old memories on the field.

2/11

Hall of Fame honours announced

CSK inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into its first-ever Hall of Fame, recognising their contributions to the franchise.

3/11

Veterans outshine current squad

The former CSK stars showcased their class, comfortably defeating the current squad in an exhibition match, much to the delight of the 28,000-strong crowd cheering every moment.

4/11

Spin duel lights up stadium

A light-hearted contest between Samson and Muttiah Muralitharan drew huge cheers, blending respect, missed chances and stylish boundaries in an entertaining exchange.

5/11

Boost expected from new addition

Suresh Raina expressed confidence that Samson’s presence would strengthen CSK, adding depth and experience to the squad.

6/11

Legends return in iconic yellow

Icons like Suresh Raina, Muttiah Muralitharan, Michael Hussey and others donned their classic yellow jerseys again, reliving old memories on the field.

7/11

. Veterans outshine current squad

Icons like Suresh Raina, Muttiah Muralitharan, Michael Hussey and others donned their classic yellow jerseys again, reliving old memories on the field.

8/11

World Cup dream fulfilled

Samson spoke about fulfilling his dream of winning the T20 World Cup, expressing gratitude and excitement as he now shifts focus to contributing to CSK’s title ambitions.

9/11

Simple plan, big hitting promise

Samson made his intent clear, saying his game plan would be straightforward—watch the ball and hit it—while promising fans plenty of sixes in the upcoming matches.

10/11

Youth to benefit from experience

Raina highlighted how young players will gain by learning from MS Dhoni, hoping the mix of youth and experience leads to a title win.

11/11

Fans break into loud chants

The crowd erupted into songs and cheers, including chants celebrating Samson, highlighting the electric atmosphere and strong fan-player connection.

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