By Shireen Jamooji
With their epic win last night, the stars of the Chennai Super Kings are surely celebrating their IPL success. But what do you think they're eating? Here are some foodie facts about these super cricket stars.
CSK captain and cricket legend MS Dhoni is an North Indian food aficionado with a special love for butter chicken and naan, kebabs, with the occasional chicken tikka pizza.
IPL magic maker Ravindra Jadeja hails from Gujarat and is a self-confessed food lover, and his go-to comfort is he home-cooked Kathiyawadi food.
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Though he’s a Pune-native Gaikwad’s comfort food comes from further south. He admits he loves to indulge in a good dosa when he’s not in training.
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A self-confessed foodie, Rahane loves to explore Asian cuisines like Japanese and Chinese food. And can’t resist a Mumbai Vada Pav when he’s in the city.
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A die-hard gymmer, Chahar swears by eating healthy, working hard and eating clean as a secret to his success.
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Known affectionately as ‘Baby Malinga’, this Sri Lankan born cricketer has admitted that Kottu Parotta is one of his go-to cheat meals
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Dube’s secret superfood is simple. Lots and lots of protein! He credits his father for his rigorous and healthy diet that has led him to the success he enjoys today.
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Though the cricketer used to struggle and survived on sandwiches and cucumber, after his success he’s become a world traveller and especially enjoyed the cuisine of Karachi.
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Hailing from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Rayudu has a soft spot for Biryani although he once had to give it up in order to play for India again
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