MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is eagerly anticipating the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As defending champions, all eyes will be on CSK when they face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of IPL 2024. The spotlight is also on MS Dhoni, who will be making his cricket comeback since the IPL 2023 final.
Amidst speculations about Dhoni’s retirement after the previous IPL season, he surprised everyone by announcing his decision to continue playing due to the immense love and support he received. Following the IPL 2023, Dhoni underwent knee surgery, and videos of his training for the IPL 2024 have recently gone viral. On Monday, Dhoni added to the anticipation with a Facebook post hinting at a new role, sparking rumors about whether he would be taking on a coaching position.
However, Dhoni clarified his post on Wednesday, revealing that it was a promotion for the IPL, teasing the excitement of the upcoming season with a “double role.” The CSK skipper arrived in Chennai on Tuesday, and a picture of him exiting a vehicle was shared on social media with the caption “#THA7A Dharisanam!” Amidst this, fans continue to wonder why Dhoni is called Thala. Speculation is rife that this season might be Dhoni’s final one as a player, considering his strategic move to bat towards the end of CSK innings in the previous year.
CSK commenced pre-season training camp
CSK commenced their pre-season training camp on Saturday, with the first batch of players arriving a day before. The much-anticipated IPL 2024 campaign for CSK will kick off against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.
A couple of weeks before the IPL commencement, Dhoni fueled speculation by claiming a “new role” in the “new season” through a viral social media post. This added an extra layer of excitement and intrigue surrounding the seasoned cricketer’s involvement in the upcoming tournament.
So, MS Dhoni is gearing up for the IPL 2024 season with the defending champions, CSK. The anticipation is high, with Dhoni’s comeback and the mystery surrounding his potential new role, adding to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the tournament’s kick-off against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.
