MS Dhoni is CSK's Lionel Messi, claims Chennai teammate Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni have been toger with Chennai Super Kings since league began in 2008 (barring two seasons when franchise was banned from IPL). duo have been one of most consistent figures in CSK outfit over last 12 years, which has helped franchise develop into one of most well-rounded teams in Indian Premier League. Suresh Raina, who was  first player to cross 5,000 runs mark in IPL, drew comparisons between CSK skipper MS Dhoni and six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

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MS Dhoni is CSK's Lionel Messi, claims Chennai teammate Suresh Raina

In a recent Instagram live chat with CSK, former India cricketer Suresh Raina likened franchise's captain MS Dhoni to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. CSK batsman revealed that his wife was more interested in football than cricket and as a result, is curious as to why someone like Dhoni would change sides after ends of an over, which Raina finds cute. Although his wife is a Lionel Messi fan, Raina claimed that CSK have ir own Lionel Messi in MS Dhoni.

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In addition to that, Suresh Raina also drew comparisons between Lionel Messi and India cricketing legend - Sachin Tendulkar. Suresh Raina added - “I am a big fan of Messi. He is so down to earth, Both Sachin and Messi are very good when it comes to taking care of people around m because in sports, you need to be really humble. You may be number one player in world, but your legacy is very important, You need to show gratitude to everyone”.

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