Answer: Chinna Thala
While Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is addressed as Thala, Suresh Raina is fondly referred to as Chinna Thala.
Chennai Super Kings supporters hold Raina in high regard and refer to him as the second most powerful addition to the squad after leader Dhoni.
Raina was once asked by commentator Harsha Bhoge about how he felt on receiving the mark of respect and love from Chennai fans and his true response to the nickname “Chinna Thala”.
“Hi, @ImRaina, I once asked MSD what it meant to him to be called “Thala” (anyone got footage of that?) How do you feel being called ‘Chinna Thala”? @ChennaiIPL,” asked Bhogle on Twitter.
“It makes me feel home! For me it means the love, respect and acceptance that my Chennai family have given me. #WhistlePodu,” Raina replied with a Tweet to Bhogle.
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