MI and CSK are the joint-most successful teams in IPL history, with five titles each, while MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma jointly hold the record for the most IPL titles won as captains. Uttarakhand pacer Akash Madhwal, who has experienced the dressing rooms of two of the IPL’s most successful franchises, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), believes that a calm and positive team environment is a major factor behind their sustained success. Madhwal, who was part of CSK’s setup, also highlighted the influence of legendary cricketer MS Dhoni, saying that Dhoni’s mere presence in the dressing room brings a sense of calm and positivity to the players.
Madhwal Joins Chennai Super Kings as Replacement
In 2026, Madhwal joined the Chennai Super Kings as a replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre. Prior to this move, he played for the Mumbai Indians during the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Despite his transfer to Chennai, Madhwal did not participate in any matches for the team.
Madhwal is currently representing Mussoorie Thunder in the ongoing Dehradun T20 League 2026. As a player, I am just saying that what I have seen is that, as a player, whichever franchise we play for, we give 100% no matter which franchise we play for. Madhwal said he is delighted with the inaugural Dehradun T20 League 2026, calling it a great platform for senior players and youngsters. Notably, Raichandani has been appointed captain of the India U-19 team for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia “Our first district league is happening here, so we are feeling very good.
Because of this, those teams are so successful that they keep their surroundings and their atmosphere good,” Madhwal said. And overall, they care for you a lot; they back you a lot so that you move forward not just here in the IPL, but in your domestic career too, in your cricket career too, and create some other good milestones,” he told ANI.
I have seen just this much in these two teams, and this is what my experience says. So, everything else is good,” he said. “Both teams are perfect in their respective areas. In Chennai, there is Mahi bhai, so he keeps it very cool and keeps the entire environment at ease. And in MI, there is Rohit bhaiya; he is also very experienced, and he also plays a similar role as much as possible. People in the team talk to each other; there is a chill atmosphere. “Both are very good teams; both are champion teams. So, the atmosphere in both places was very good; there are legends in both teams. And from what I saw in both franchises, both franchises are very good; they welcome youngsters very well. If you see the training sessions of both teams, they help you grow very well. He praised the growing audience, his team Mussoorie Thunders’ strong performances, and highlighted the contribution of young player Lakshya Raichandani. It’s a great platform for us seniors and all the youngsters associated with us. So many people are watching, and the league is reaching mass audiences. So, as much as possible, we are playing very well. Our team is playing very well, and it feels great to be associated with Mussoorie Thunders. It’s a very good team; we have young guns in our team. In our team, Lakshya Raichandani, who was recently called up for India, is playing very well too.
The team has reached the final, where they will take on Selaqui Strikers later today.
