Chennai Super Kings are returning to the Indian Premier League after an absence of two years. The Chennai-based franchise along with Rajasthan Royals were suspended for a couple of years in 2015 due to corruption charges.
Well, the two-time IPL champions are making sure that the fans get in mood ahead of the much-awaited season. Chennai are one of the most successful teams in the history of the league. They are the only team so far to have won IPL titles in two consecutive years. They also made it to the title-decider on four other occasions. Also, they also won the now-scrapped Champions League T20.
And to ensure that the fans get closer to the team following the prolonged absence, the franchise came up with a brilliant initiative. On Wednesday (March 28), the team went for the practice session on an open bus.
Veteran bowler Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to post a picture of the team traveling on the bus.
“Going for our first practice session in open bus.. how cool ? #whistlepodu ????,” Harbhajan tweeted.
Going for our first practice session in open bus.. how cool ? #whistlepodu ???? pic.twitter.com/AzpH9bDIrK
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 28, 2018
Meanwhile, the Super Kings have also launched their mobile application on Monday this week.
Mahi maar rahe hai! @msdhoni #Thala #WhistlePodu ?? pic.twitter.com/Ieo5vIQugW
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2018
“To give back to the fans CSK has been exploring ways and means of bringing fans closer to the team, be it via the official merchandise or tickets or being able to follow their Lions,” Viswanathan said.
“For this we tied up with our official technology partner Tekplay Systems who developed the predictive analytical engine for the IPL auctions which helped us pick a balanced squad. Through the CSK app we are bringing the fans and the team together on the digital platform,” he added.