IPL 2026: Who is Kodi Anna? Viral CSK Staffer Who Offered to Carry MS Dhoni's Kit Bag

Kodi Anna, a Chennai Super Kings support staffer, went viral during a training session with MS Dhoni at Chepauk Stadium. Videos showed Dhoni insisting Kodi Anna walk beside him and politely refusing help with his kit bag, highlighting Dhoni’s humility and the unsung efforts of the team’s support staff.

Kodi Anna, the name has not often been heard, but he gained viral attention during the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain and stalwart MS Dhoni’s return to training ahead of the team’s first home match of the IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 3.

The CSK’s support staff is often behind the scenes, ensuring the players’ comfort and the smooth operations of the franchise. They are rarely in the spotlight, as most of their work happens quietly off the field, ensuring players have everything they need to focus on training and matches.

However, Kodi Anna briefly caught the attention of the fans and social media when he was walking alongside MS Dhoni during the CSK’s training session at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

The Moment That Kodi Anna Became Famous

Just like other CSK support staff, Kodi Anna has been quietly working behind the scenes for the franchise, but he became an internet sensation after he was spotted walking alongside a legendary wicketkeeper-batter at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium.

In a video posted by Chennai Super Kings on its X handle (formerly Twitter), Kodi Anna was seen walking with Dhoni when the cameraman wanted him out of the frame, asking, “Kodi Anna, can you come with me?” while shooting the legendary wicketkeeper-batter for content on social media.

However, Dhoni refused to let him go and asked Kodi Anna to stay with him, continuing the walk towards the dressing room, a small moment that quickly caught the eye of fans and was widely shared on social media.

Another video went viral on social media, where Kodi Anna was seen offering help to carry MS Dhoni’s kit bag, which the former CSK captain politely declined to hand over, choosing instead to carry it himself, highlighting the legendary wicketkeeper-batter’s humility and down-to-earth nature.

Walking alongside MS Dhoni, Kodi Anna stayed close, assisting and supporting the former CSK captain throughout the training session, a gesture that endeared him to fans and added a human touch to the viral moments at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

Who Is Kodi Anna?

Kodi Anna is not a household name, but a dedicated member of the Chennai Super Kings’ support staff. He has long been associated with the franchise, working quietly behind the scenes to ensure players’ comfort, manage logistics, and assist the team during training sessions and matches, often without receiving public recognition.

Kodi Anna’s assistance to MS Dhoni, from walking alongside him to offering help to carry the kit bag, showcased his dedication and professionalism, earning him the appreciation of fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.

Just like other support staff members of the CSK, Kodi Anna has been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes, managing player needs, handling equipment, and assisting during training sessions and matches. Yet, he mostly works behind the scenes, quietly supporting the team and earning fans’ admiration for his dedication.

Meanwhile, MS Dhoni is unlikely to return to playing XI in the CSK’s first home match of the IPL 2026 against the Punjab Kings as he will be on the sidelines for two weeks due to calf strain.