IPL 2019: 4 secrets to CSK’s success over the years

#4 The passionate CSK fans

Die-hard CSK fans

Over the years, CSK have won many hearts not just in Chennai but around the entire nation with their astonishing brand of cricket. Surprisingly, despite the fact that the team was banned in a disgraceful betting scandal, the love for the team continued to grow.

In fact, their absence from the league, instead of depleting their fan base, caused it to reach completely new heights.

Last year, when CSK eventually returned after a wait of two long years, they were welcomed with open arms. The entire city of Chennai went berserk - CSK fans were all over the roads celebrating the return of their favorite child back home.

Just to watch their favorite team in action, over 10,000 fans swamped M.A. Chidambaram Stadium for the training session. As expected, they had a fairytale start to the tournament by winning their first game back home.

But just when everything appeared to be falling in place, the Cauvery water dispute forced CSK to shift their home venue to Pune. That definitely miffed the fans, but the CSK management discovered an engaging way to thank them for their immense support by arranging something very unique – the ‘Whistle Podu Express’.

This was an exclusive train that took over 1,000 die-hard CSK fans from Chennai to Pune for a game against Rajasthan Royals – all expenses paid.

Over the years, CSK and the fans have developed a very strong emotional connection with each other. As much as the fans pray for CSK’s victory, CSK equally plays hard to win for the fans’ happiness. The love is mutual, and has been the biggest strength for CSK’s success.

A fan once rightly said, “You can take CSK out of Chennai but cannot take Chennai out of CSK."

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