The five-time champions finished last in IPL 2024 with everything going wrong for them. This time, MI is focused on ensuring that everything goes right, and that their journey towards a sixth title is back on track from the beginning.
'I could not believe that such a great player could be so friendly. He was like a father figure to all of us.'
A few, acting like his followers, cheered him into the stadium while calling out, "Modi, Modi, welcome Modi."
'In such games, the team that handles pressure well and doesn't overthink the fact that they're playing a final ends up winning.'
When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.
'We'll be putting our thinking caps on how to nullify that threat while still scoring runs against him.'
'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'
The most powerful man in world cricket today himself retrieved the ball from amidst the seats and threw it back onto the field. It was then that everyone realised Jay Shah is a left-hander.
A local newspaper photographer had an unusual challenge -- capturing a photo of an Australian fan. He admitted he had been waiting for an hour but hadn't spotted a single one.
'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'
Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.
Even though Mahendra Singh Dhoni has retired, a large number of young fans could be seen wearing his iconic No. 7 jersey.
'I will watch India's match against New Zealand with no tension -- just enjoy the cricket.'
'There is always a temptation for the captain and the coach to decide whether to play him or me.'
'We're excited about the game, and obviously, if you can win, it builds a lot of momentum going into the semifinal.'
Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.
Pakistani fans forget that Dubai was once Pakistan's home ground where they played all their international matches until Imran Khan became the country's prime minister.
'Wait for six months, and you'll see Gill's jersey become the most sought after one.
The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans are only interested in an India-Pakistan clash.
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