IPL 2026: CSK Reunites Past Stars With Current Players In 'Roar 2026' Event At Chepauk

By Admin

23 Mar, 2026

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings hosted a special ‘Roar 2026’ event at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, bringing together former legends and the current squad ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League. With IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, the event created a nostalgic yet energetic atmosphere, uniting generations of CSK stars under one roof.

Former CSK batter S Badrinath shared a memorable photo featuring iconic names such as Ambati Rayudu, Matthew Hayden, Muttiah Muralitharan, Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Joginder Sharma, Murali Vijay and Lakshmipathy Balaji. The group posed with CSK’s five IPL trophies while wearing their classic yellow jerseys, with Badrinath captioning the post “O(ldie)G squad,” sparking excitement among fans. 🎉

The reunion featured legends including Michael Hussey, Hayden, Bravo and Raina interacting with current stars such as captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, the ever-popular MS Dhoni, Shivam Dube and new signing Sanju Samson. Dhoni received the loudest cheers from the crowd, while Samson   fresh off being Player of the Tournament in India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup triumph   drew chants of “Sanju, Sanju” as his jerseys sold rapidly outside the stadium. 🔥

Clips from the event showed Dhoni sharing laughs with former teammates Raina, Rayudu and Bravo, while Gaikwad bowled to Hussey, who showcased elegant strokes reminiscent of his playing days. The current squad also conducted an open practice session, engaging in light drills and football kickabouts, keeping fans entertained throughout the evening.

The celebrations extended beyond cricket, with a musical performance by AR Rahman taking centre stage. Meanwhile, Samson, Dube and Under-19 World Cup-winning captain Ayush Mhatre were honoured by Dhoni with commemorative plaques, making the event even more memorable for fans dressed in yellow.

CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30. They will then face Punjab Kings on April 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5, and Delhi Capitals on April 11. With nostalgia, fan energy, and strong squad depth, CSK’s ‘Roar 2026’ has set the tone for another thrilling IPL season. 🏆