In an exclusive interview with India Today, Richard Madley recalled how the Rs 8 crore hammer drop for MS Dhoni in the inaugural IPL auction became a defining moment for cricket and the start of Chennai Super Kings' incredible legacy.

MS Dhoni, who has been a mainstay at CSK since its inception, is set to extend his IPL career for another season. The former India captain has always been a key figure at the franchise and is already preparing hard for the upcoming assignment.

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Indian Premier League's (IPL) first-ever auctioneer, Richard Madley, in an interview, revisited the moment when the legendary MS Dhoni's name came up in the inaugural auction held in 2008.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed soaring popularity and staggering bidding amounts for players since its inception in 2008. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the most expensive buy in the 2024 auction,