IPL 2023: Ravi Shastri messes up Tamil introduction at toss in CSK vs RR clash

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squared off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, April 12. During the toss, former India cricketer Ravi Shastri was caught up in an awkward moment as he made an error while attempting to speak in Tamil.

During the toss, former cricketer Ravi Shastri was caught up in a hilarious moment as he made an attempt to speak in Tamil so as to welcome the home crowd. "Vanakkam Chennai! Inniki match thiriki pogadha,” Shastri began during the start of the toss.

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🚨 Toss Update 🚨 In his 2⃣0⃣0⃣th IPL game as @ChennaiIPL captain, @msdhoni wins the toss & #CSK elect to bowl against the @IamSanjuSamson-led @rajasthanroyals. Follow the match ▶️ bit.ly/TATAIPL-2023-17 #TATAIPL | #CSKvRR 𝙋.𝙎.: The crowd erupts as MSD wins the toss 😎 💛

07:09 PM · Apr 12, 2023

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However, while making the attempt, the former cricketer goofed up because ‘thiriki poghadha’, as he mentioned towards the end, did not mean anything in the local language. There were a few fans who trolled him for the same too. Despite this, the home crowd buzzed out loud in support of their skipper, MS Dhoni, who made his 200^th appearance as leader of the franchise.

CSK lose five in run chase

Sanju Samson and Co. posted a competitive total of 175 runs in their stipulated 20 overs of the contest. After Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, and Ravichandran Ashwin returned scores of 52, 38, and 30 runs. Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten and scored a quickfire 18-ball 30 which included two maximums and two fours. 

In response, Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed for mere eight runs in the chase. However, opener Devon Conway took the onus and played a delicate knock, scoring a fifty, to steer the side to a potential win at their fortress. But eventually, CSK ended on the losing side as Rajasthan emerged victorious by three runs.