Chennai : Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) return to the city following a fairytale Indian Premier League (IPL) triumph received the rapturous welcome it deserved, even as murmurs of scaling down an elaborate reception plan swirled in the wake of the Tuticorin tragedy.
A large number of fans were waiting at the city airport to welcome the team members and went into raptures when the players emerged. CSK officials were at hand to receive the players.
Later, the players were welcomed at Crowne Plaza hotel by the staff with garlands. Here too, a number of fans had gathered. Former BCCI president N Srinivasan greeted the players at the hotel.
The players were to attend a private dinner on Monday night.
The team’s players, including Harbhajan Singh and South African veteran Imran Tahir, tweeted that they were delighted to win the trophy for the fans. Harbhajan mentioned that the team was dedicating the triumph to the people.