IPL 2023 – GT vs CSK: The excitement for the 16th season of the Indian Premier League is at an all-time high. The first match is set to kick off on March 31. IPL is one of the most popular T20 leagues in the world and attracts the attention of cricket enthusiasts from around the globe. The season opener will be played between two strong teams, four times champions Chennai Super Kings and the defending champion Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, StarSports, the official broadcaster of IPL 2023, have been teasing the fans by posting various videos on their social media handles.
Recently, StarSports posted a video on their official Twitter handle featuring two prominent Indian all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya. In the video, Hardik Pandya throws a ball at Ravindra Jadeja and says, “Pehli baar me champion”. Jadeja, known for his quick wit, replied with “Chaar baar Champion,” (four-time champions) reminding Pandya of the success of the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
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☝️taraf hai @hardikpandya7 ke champions, doosri taraf @imjadeja ke 4x winners. Dono ne ki hai taiyyari!
Watch #TATAIPL2023 ka opening match – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings, 31st March LIVE on the Star Sports Network#IPLonStar #ShorOn #GameOn #BetterTogether pic.twitter.com/DflZnriWYS— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 19, 2023
The video then takes an interesting turn when Pandya says, “Humara swag,” (our style). To which Jadeja responds by whistling and bringing a big cut-out of MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni is considered one of the greatest captains in the history of Indian cricket and is a fan favorite.
At the end of the video, Pandya says, “Toh aava de,” (bring it on). And Jadeja replies with “Poda dei,” which is a slang phrase commonly used in the Tamil language to say ‘Go Away’.
Undeniably, the video has gone viral on social media. Fans of both teams are eagerly looking forward to the opening match of the IPL. The Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have always been fierce competitors. And the first match of the tournament promises to be a thrilling contest.
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