Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has touched down in Chennai ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The defending champions shared a picture of Dhoni stepping out of a vehicle on social media, captioned “#THA7A Dharisanam!” Speculation is swirling that this might be Dhoni’s final season as a player. Last season, the 42-year-old often batted towards the end of CSK innings.
CSK kicked off their pre-season training camp with the arrival of players like Deepak Chahar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Ajay Mandal, Shaik Rasheed, and Nishant Sindhu (all-rounder). The team is gearing up to begin their IPL 2024 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.
Dhoni created suspense by hinting “New role”
Adding to the suspense, Dhoni recently created a buzz by hinting at a “new role” awaiting him in the upcoming season through a viral social media post. However, he did not specify the nature of this role, leaving fans curious. In a rare Facebook post, Dhoni expressed his eagerness for the new season, teasing about the mysterious “role.”
Speculation about this being Dhoni’s final season as a player has been fueled by his changing batting position last year. Having mostly batted towards the end of CSK innings, the cricket community is pondering over Dhoni’s future plans. Additionally, the former India captain has not clarified whether he will continue as the captain of CSK in IPL 2024.
During the post-match ceremony after securing the fifth IPL title last year, Dhoni was questioned about retiring on a high note. In his characteristic style, he evaded a direct answer, stating that retiring would be an easy way out. Dhoni hinted at returning as the CSK captain in the next season if his body allows. As the IPL buzz intensifies, fans eagerly await updates on Dhoni’s role and future plans in the upcoming season.
