With eleven matches over for Chennai Super Kings, still no sign of MS Dhoni in the playing 11. The man who led CSK for 5 IPL trophies suffered from a calf injury during a practice session.
Expecting that MS Dhoni would return to the eleven after two weeks, more than a month has passed since the season started with the play-offs nearing. But the ex super kings captain has yet to play a single match in this season creating curiosity in the minds of fans.
Dhoni choosing the team over himself
According to a report from The Indian Express, it has been stated that MS Dhoni has completely recovered from his injury. Dhoni was seen practicing with the squad after the first two weeks of the season, during which he had to rest and miss the initial matches.
It is also reported that he cleared all the fitness tests and has regularly been part of the CSK camp, but has still not made it to the playing XI. Not just Chennai fans, but cricket followers across the country are still surprised and curious about whether he will feature this season or not.
Reports further claim that since the team has found the right combinations and is currently carrying strong momentum, Dhoni may not want to disrupt the balance.
Can CSK qualify for Playoffs?
After losing their first three games, Chennai Super Kings slowly turned things around and are now winning matches consistently. They currently sit fifth on the points table, with 6 wins from 11 matches and 12 points overall. CSK are firmly in the playoff race, with players contributing strongly in both batting and bowling departments.
Whether Dhoni will make it to the playing XI still remains a major question in the minds of fans. Ahead of the upcoming match against Lucknow Super Giants, reports stated that Dhoni travelled with the squad to Lucknow. He has been travelling, practicing, and staying with the team throughout the campaign. The only clarification fans are still waiting for is whether he will finally play this season or not.
