Chennai Super Kings fans are on cloud nine after witnessing a spectacular IPL 2023 finale. And no, it is not just the Chennai based fans who are celebrating but the cricket enthusiasts all over the world are celebrating the victory of CSK. CSK won IPL 2023 season after defeating Gujarat Titans with 5 wickets. CSK, led by captain MS Dhoni and other ace cricketers, has won the IPL title for the fifth time since its formation in 2008. So, what is not there to celebrate??
CSK team witnessed a warm welcome and massive celebration at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad. The post shared by the official Instagram account of ITC Narmada Ahmedabad was captioned as ‘Sensational scenes of jubilation as the 5-time champions @chennaiipl bring the trophy back to their home away from home in Ahmedabad, ITC Narmada. #HomeToTheChampions. The video shows ITC staff whistling and playing ‘Whistle Podu’ CSK anthem on the team’s arrival. The team walked in with the trophy and grooved on the beats of dhol.
What stole the limelight, of course after the IPL 2023 trophy, was the four-tiered cake that represented CSK’s four tournaments. Right after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s entry, the fifth tier was put on the top and star Dhoni was asked to cut it. It was ‘Dhoni Dhoni’ that echoed all over. No wonder! Talking to Slurrp, ITC Narmada’s General Manager Keenan McKenzie talked about the "Yellove Cake" for the Chennai Super Kings.
“ITC Narmada's culinary tribute to the championship winning CSK team. The iconic hotel was their home in Ahmedabad and the chefs created the yellow marvel to celebrate their ceremoniously grand victory for not just the 2023 IPL season but also to commemorate their victories in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021”. He added ‘the 5 tier Yellove cake not only symbolized hard work and sweet success of the team but also showcased their meteoric rise to the mountain top with 5 championships”.
Image: ITC Narmada's General Manager Keena McKenzie with the staff
Kennan said "the Yellove cake reflected mindful detailing with the prominent teams colours as well as incorporating the flavours of ITC Narmada, Millets of Gujarat and Local seasonal ingredients. The Winning trophy that was the cherry on top was made with ITC Fabelle chocolate that had traces of gold and yellow. Blue chocolate balloons were added to give the element of excitement and celebration’, he added.