A heartwarming video shared by the Super Kings captures the remarkable fandom of 103-year-old S Ramdas. Despite his age, Ramdas remains an avid IPL enthusiast and a loyal CSK supporter.
Ramdas’ love for cricket runs deep. Even today, he takes the time to watch IPL matches, immersing himself in the excitement of the sport. Once a member of the British Military Army, Ramdas may have been apprehensive of playing cricket, but his passion for the game is undeniable. He proudly wears his CSK jersey and follows the team closely on television.
His devotion to CSK is unwavering. When asked if he would travel to Delhi to witness an IPL match involving the Super Kings, Ramdas enthusiastically replied, “I will walk all the way to Delhi.” CSK boasts a dedicated fanbase, including notable superfans like Saravanan Hari, who paints himself in yellow and travels across the country to cheer for the team. However, Ramdas’ zeal stands out as something truly special, as he still believes MS Dhoni leads the five-time champions.
Not only does Ramdas recognize MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja from photos on his phone screen, but he also flaunts his love for the “Men in Yellow” with pride. His son observed, “He has been following IPL matches. We think he wouldn’t be able to watch the matches fully. But he does it. When he is watching CSK matches, he is excited. You can see it from his body language. He, in fact, predicts the games.”
Ramdas’ enthusiasm extends to the fast-paced nature of T20 cricket, appreciating its brevity compared to traditional formats. “While I was studying school, I was interested in cricket. But I was also afraid of getting hit. I used to bowl. I love cricket, but I am afraid of playing cricket. I watch it on TV. 20 overs games finish quickly. They don’t drag on. I like it,” he said.
As the Super Kings prepare for their next two home matches, they sit fifth in the IPL 2023 points table with 8 points from 8 matches. Despite a recent loss to Lucknow, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led franchise remains optimistic as they gear up to face SunRisers at home on April 28th. The unwavering support of superfans like S Ramdas continues to inspire the team.
