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Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian Premier League always gifts iconic moments, on and off the field! This time, the IPL 2025 brings back the nostalgia for crickets fans. MS Dhoni and R Ashwin have been found reunited once again as Chennai Super Kings boasts for the coming session.

Ashwin and Dhoni were part of the CSK team that won back-to-back IPL titles in 2010 and 2011. After then Ahwin wasn't part of the CSK side during the 2018 season moving to the Punjab Kings. During the IPL 2025 auction as he was bought back by CSK for 9.75 crore rupees. This means that Ashwin will be back at the Chepauk, alongside Dhoni and former India bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja as Chennai aim to win their 6th IPL title. 

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The franchise has already began their preparation with Dhoni, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and others joining at the team base for the preparatory camp. CSK shared a video on social media on Thursday, February 27 featuring Dhoni and Ashwin heading onto the field for practice.

Earlier Ashwin stated on his return, "They say life is a circle. I played for them from 2008 to 2015. I am always indebted to them. Whatever I learnt at CSK then has propelled me this far in international cricket. It's been 10 years since I played for CSK."

"The price, CSK buying me and all that is there. But, I feel nostalgic because, CSK fought for me during the bidding war like how they did in 2011. It was a trip down memory lane. It's a very special feeling."

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"I have seen a lot of 'Anbuden fans' banners. I have played there for Rajasthan Royals. I played in Chennai, and I noticed that CSK fans won't shout or celebrate when I am bowling and batting."

"I am so glad to return to CSK. I am looking forward to playing in front of the ever-growing fandom. Looking forward to playing with MS Dhoni and playing under Ruturaj Gaikwad," he concluded.