As Chennai Super Kings looked to add players whose skill sets are suited to conditions at the Chepauk, which is known for producing slow and low turners, the five-time champions bought India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for Rs 9.

MS Dhoni, who has been a mainstay at CSK since its inception, is set to extend his IPL career for another season. The former India captain has always been a key figure at the franchise and is already preparing hard for the upcoming assignment.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Richard Madley recalled how the Rs 8 crore hammer drop for MS Dhoni in the inaugural IPL auction became a defining moment for cricket and the start of Chennai Super Kings' incredible legacy.