To watch their heroes gear up for the IPL, thousands of fans gathered inside the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chepauk, creating what looked like a match-like experience. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
Chants of 'Dhoni, Dhoni, Dhoni,' could be heard even at the main entrance of the stadium, punctuated by guttural roars. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
Some over-excited fans even managed to get onto the playing field and had to be removed by security personnel. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
The Chennai Super Kings team had gathered at the MA Chidambaram stadium, Chepauk for rigorous pre-season training. CSK's campaign will kick off against Mumbai Indians on April 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
All-rounders and part-timers are the ones who make a difference in T20s and keeping this in mind, CSK went for Shane Watson, this season. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
Coach Stephen Fleming (right) joined the team a few days ago, and is preparing the players at the ongoing pre-season camp at the Chidambaram Stadium. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
Mike Hussey (extreme right) is another former stalwart who has made a smooth transformation to a coaching role for Super Kings. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
CSK will miss their star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, this season, but, new recruits, including South African veteran Imran Tahir show promise to fill his shoes. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
N Srinivasan and team CEO Kasi Viswanathan also made their presence felt, involving themselves in a conversation with Dhoni before practice. (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
With an exciting season ahead, fans would be hoping Chennai's lions under their 'Thalaiva', MS Dhoni will bring the coveted IPL crown home! (EPS | D Sampath Kumar)
