IPL 2024: MS Dhoni breaks decibel level record with his Chepauk appearance

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a undoubtedly one of the biggest phenomenon in Indian Cricket. Very few athletes in the country have enjoyed a fandom like his in the country. His retirement from international cricket in 2020 broke several hearts of his fans. Though, the cricketer from Jharkhand continues to grace the Indian Premier League stage year after year. The ongoing IPL 2024 is touted as his potential last dance, and fans are not keeping calm. 

His ardent followers are thronging stands of every stadium just to take a glimpse of him in person. The craze just got intense as they created havoc while expressing their love. One such instance is the game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. When Dhoni entered the arena before the toss, the decibel meter of sound clocked 130dB, breaking all previous records of his.

Here’s Dhoni creating soundwaves in Indian Cricket:

Dhoni defying norms of how legacy is conceived

The presenters of the IPL, Star Sports, have unleashed a sound measuring system at the venue. While the data is overly dominated by Captain Cool, as he occupies the top two spots on the list. Despite his limited appearances on the cricket field, the 42-year-old’s craze does not seem to cede. The second spot in the list is Dhoni’s boundary against Delhi Capitals in the 17^th over. The decibel meter peaked at 128 dB during the process.

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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders states that long or repeated exposure to sound at or above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss. The spectators in the stadium are displaying their smartwatches that warn about the intensity of higher volume from the stadium.

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Chennai Super Kings will next take on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Dhoni is back to where he helped India clinch the 2011 World Cup with a six, and fans can expect a similar euphoria this time around.