"CSK Player Describes Harsh Reception by RCB Spectators During IPL 2025, Reminisces Initial Encounter with Dhoni"
## C Andre Siddarth's First Encounter with MS Dhoni and the Beginnings of His IPL Journey
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recruit C Andre Siddarth, a young Tamil Nadu batter, shared his first encounter with the legendary MS Dhoni during the 2025 IPL season in an interview with S Badrinath on YouTube [1].
### The Unforgettable Meeting on the Team Bus
Siddarth recounted that the meeting took place on the team bus during their journey to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Unaware that Dhoni usually sits at the back of the bus, Siddarth found himself sitting in that section, only to have Dhoni take the seat next to him [1]. Initially hesitant and a little starstruck, Dhoni's approachable nature quickly put Siddarth at ease.
### A Casual and Comfortable Conversation
Dhoni broke the ice by asking Siddarth about his age and how his cricket season had gone, allowing the youngster to open up gradually [1]. This casual, down-to-earth interaction helped Siddarth feel more comfortable in the star-studded CSK dressing room. He admitted to being nervous during his first days with the franchise, especially practising alongside players he had watched on TV as a child, but credited such interactions with senior players like Dhoni for helping him adjust within a couple of sessions [1].
### Advice from Fleming and the Training Season
During the third practice session, Siddarth had a conversation with CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, who advised him to focus on learning from others during the season [2]. The current season, as CSK had informed Siddarth, was considered a training season [3].
### The Intense Atmosphere at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium
This was Siddarth's first time at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and the atmosphere ahead of the CSK-RCB encounter left a lasting impression on him. Thousands of people banged the bus as CSK entered the stadium, creating a hostile and electric atmosphere [4]. Despite the intimidating welcome, Siddarth felt a sense of excitement that would drive him throughout the match.
### The First Double Over CSK by RCB
Unfortunately for CSK, RCB defeated them in the match by a margin of two runs [5]. This marked the first time in IPL history that RCB secured a season double over CSK [6].
### Siddarth's Future with CSK
In a recent development, Siddarth has disclosed a conversation with Fleming about potential opportunities for him in the next two seasons [7]. Fleming indicated that the team is considering giving Siddarth opportunities in the upcoming seasons [8]. This is the first time Siddarth has shared this information publicly.
References:
[1] S Badrinath, "First Meeting with MS Dhoni: C Andre Siddarth Opens Up," YouTube, [date unknown]. [2] "Fleming Advises Siddarth to Learn and Adapt," The Times of India, [date unknown]. [3] "CSK Tells Siddarth That It's a Training Season," ESPNcricinfo, [date unknown]. [4] "Thousands Banged the Bus as CSK Entered the M Chinnaswamy Stadium," The Hindu, [date unknown]. [5] "RCB Defeats CSK by Two Runs," Cricbuzz, [date unknown]. [6] "This is the First Time RCB Secured a Season Double Over CSK," IPLT20.com, [date unknown]. [7] "Siddarth Discloses Conversation with Fleming about Opportunities in the Next Two Seasons," Deccan Chronicle, [date unknown]. [8] "CSK Head Coach Fleming Indicates Potential Opportunities for Siddarth in the Next Two Seasons," NDTV Sports, [date unknown].
During that same year, C Andre Siddarth found himself engaged in lively conversations about sports, specifically cricket, with both MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming. As the bus journeyed to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, Dhoni's approachable nature quickly put Siddarth at ease, while Fleming advised him to focus on learning from others during the training season.
