10 images that defined cricket in 2018

#4 The return and triumph of Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings' return to IPL was one of the better stories of 2018

The Chennai Super Kings made an emotional return to the 2018 IPL after having stayed out of the fray for two years, owing to a ban for match-fixing and related allegations in the 2015 IPL.

With MS Dhoni and co. turning up for the beloved Yellow side, sparks were certain to light up, as proved in the very first game when they won against arch-nemesis Mumbai by 1 wicket, that too in the final ball.

Over the course of the tournament, Chennai leapfrogged over countless rants and criticisms against them, including the infamous call of "Old Men Squad" brandished on them by Twitterati.

The CSK side's average age was well in the 30s, and that was the reason for the new nickname. Dhoni and co. however, proved their doubters wrong big time, also reminding them that with age came to experience, as he led the experienced side to their third title and the first title since 2011.