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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans were left in awe and joy after the MS Dhoni-led side pulled off a gritty win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 on Monday night. Accordingly, social media was filled with buzz and celebrations but also saw a dramatic turn.

As fans celebrated the return of Dhoni's on-field heroics, darker discussions surfaced across social media, invoking a ghost from the franchise's controversial past: the 2013 match-fixing scandal.

Undoubtedly, the LSG victory was classic Dhoni with a late charge, tactical decision-making, and a vintage knock of 26 off just 11 balls. But for many online, this was not just...