RCB vs CSK's match held on Saturday was one of the most crucial matches ever played in the history of IPL. As for the first time, RCB has qualified for playoffs ever since the inception of IPL game.
Indeed, a joyful moment for RCBians, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma among others.
'Lacks sportsmanship, arrogant': fans slam MS Dhoni as he didn't shake hands with RCB player's post-match; Virat Kohli goes searching for MSD
On Saturday night, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the final Playoff spot defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their must-win final IPL league match.
MS Dhoni lost his cool , as he can't wait for another 30-45 secs for the handshake with @RCBTweets players !! Unexpected from Mahi Bhai . Many players & fans speaking about this incident now ? #RCBvsCSK #IPLPlayOffs pic.twitter.com/Cxx3yd4Wtb
— Arun Vijay (@AVinthehousee) May 19, 2024
Post the match, Virat was seen celebrating with his team, however, several videos and pictures surfaced that show MS Dhoni who probably played his last match on Saturday didn't shake hands with the team.
This Is the Real Footage, where MS Dhoni was waiting for Handshake and RCB Team was still celebrating
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) May 20, 2024
I know CSK fans will support MSD and RCB fans will defend RCB team
So, now you guys decide, who was right & who was wrong in this matter#RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/OjsGyKTDFs
MS Dhoni waited to shake hand with RCB players.
— Kumar Sourav (@AdamDhoni1) May 19, 2024
However, he shook hands with the support staff#cricket #MSDhoni #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/BnJiyt5J4X
A video that has gone viral shows that RCB players immersed in jubilant celebrations over their play-off qualification, Dhoni paused for a few moments before turning back and urging captain Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the handshakes instead.
Dhoni should learn how to handle loss with grace from Kohli. Handshake is one of the great things about our game. If it was Kohli, many would have called him egoistic.
— ABHI (@Abhi_kiccha07) May 19, 2024
- @MichaelVaughan @msdhoni We are not expected THIS from you?#RCBvsCSK #Bengaluru #MSD pic.twitter.com/MKL1FOLlGS
Dhoni did not shake hands with many of the RCB players, including Virat Kohli, on the field. Fans speculated that this may have prompted Virat Kohli, who holds Dhoni in high regard, to follow him post-match, indicating a desire to meet with his former India captain personally.
Sad part is we didn't hear a single word from MS Dhoni this season. He played at his very best and left without even speaking anything. pic.twitter.com/YSCT8H6gP0
— Div? (@div_yumm) May 18, 2024
The video of Dhoni walking sparked a flurry of conversations on social media.
Heart-breaking moment for MS Dhoni. ? pic.twitter.com/BazolrX5HU
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2024
A user wrote, "Rcb was celebrating like they won the trophy..spirit of the game tends to shake hands first after winning..that too it was MSD's last match..so where was the respect to the legend...just watch 2023 final, they handshake first within seconds but CSK waited for 10 mins, arrogant.."
You have done everything that you could do. Either it's ipl or country you did everything that brings the glory for your team! ✨
— CSK ? ஆத்ரேயாடா ™ ? ˢᵘʳⁱʸᵃ ᵐᵃᶠⁱᵃ (@_Athreyada_offl) May 19, 2024
Thanks for everything Dhoni , you'll always be the greatest!! ??#Dhoni #MsDhoni pic.twitter.com/JTPBhPS6Wk
Another said, "He is such a sore loser!! Such ppl should not be idolized. Kohli takes every loss in a stride."
The third one said, "RCB has only qualified for the playoffs. They're celebrating as if they've won the trophy."
A video has emerged showing Virat Kohli, RCB's star batter, approaching the CSK dressing room, seemingly in search of Dhoni.
Dhoni didn't come on ground for handshake
— Vir8 (@wronggfooted) May 19, 2024
Then kohli goes in the csk camp to meet him ? pic.twitter.com/FkEfHhJzrD
Playoffs
With Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already in the play-off spots, RCB completed the Playoff lineup on Saturday night.
