IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings honour MS Dhoni-led squad ahead of first game; see photos

Dubai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) honoured their players and support staff ahead of their opening match against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2020. The felicitation ceremony took place in Dubai on Thursday (September 17) with captain MS Dhoni, coach Stephen Fleming, players, officials in attendance. See the pictures from the ceremony. The images were shared by CSK on their official Twitter handle.

"Our customary pre-season dinner turned into a memorable lunch this time and our Lions walked away with some Super Duper Awards. #Thala Dhoni for leading the team with the willow and scoring the most runs for the Super Kings in IPL 2019," CSK said.  

"Our customary pre-season dinner turned into a memorable lunch this time and our Lions walked away with some Super Duper Awards. #Thala Dhoni for leading the team with the willow and scoring the most runs for the Super Kings in IPL 2019," CSK said.

Ravindra Jadeja gets a sword. "Sir Jaddu for being the most successful left-arm spinner in the IPL."

Ravindra Jadeja gets a sword. "Sir Jaddu for being the most successful left-arm spinner in the IPL."

Michael Hussey felicitated. "Mr. Cricket for remaining ever super for over 10 years as our go-to Super King."

Michael Hussey felicitated. "Mr. Cricket for remaining ever super for over 10 years as our go-to Super King."

"Champion Bravo joined from his room to take one for becoming the first bowler to scale Mount 500 wickets in T20 history," said CSK.

"Champion Bravo joined from his room to take one for becoming the first bowler to scale Mount 500 wickets in T20 history," said CSK.

Bravo recently became the first bowler in T20 history to take 500 wickets.

Bravo recently became the first bowler in T20 history to take 500 wickets.

Imran Tahir was not present but was presented the award later. "Parasakthi Express for bagging the Purple Cap in 2019, also the most wickets in an edition by any spinner. Had he not been quarantining we could have seen him sprint to Abu Dhabi already," CSK said.

Imran Tahir was not present but was presented the award later. "Parasakthi Express for bagging the Purple Cap in 2019, also the most wickets in an edition by any spinner. Had he not been quarantining we could have seen him sprint to Abu Dhabi already," CSK said.

Shane Watson honoured by Dhoni and Fleming. "Watto Man for giving his sweat and blood on the field for the #yellove cause."

Shane Watson honoured by Dhoni and Fleming. "Watto Man for giving his sweat and blood on the field for the #yellove cause."

Sai Kishore's CSK jersey unveiled. CSK said, "While Sam and Josh are on their way to the Den, our newest Lions Sai Kishore and Piyush Chawla got their #yellove wear."

Sai Kishore's CSK jersey unveiled. CSK said, "While Sam and Josh are on their way to the Den, our newest Lions Sai Kishore and Piyush Chawla got their #yellove wear."

"Sanjay Natarajan for completing 10 super years as our Logistics Manager," said CSK.

"Sanjay Natarajan for completing 10 super years as our Logistics Manager," said CSK.

CSK and MI face off on Saturday (September 19) in Abu Dhabi in the first match of IPL 2020.

CSK and MI face off on Saturday (September 19) in Abu Dhabi in the first match of IPL 2020.