MS Dhoni is a model in Indian cricket that not many come shut too. Although it has been years for the reason that wicket-keeper batter known as time on his worldwide profession, followers nonetheless queue up in numbers to get a glimpse of the long-lasting cricketer. Forward of Chennai Tremendous Kings’ IPL 2023 opener in opposition to defening champions Gujarat Titans, Dhoni got here out for a follow session at Chepauk, with 1000’s of followers in attendace. As quickly as Dhoni walked onto the pitch, the complete stadium roared, cheering for Chennai’s favorite son.

Dhoni is the one full-time captain the Tremendous Kings have had of their stint, barring Ravindra Jadeja who held the place for a quick interval final seaosn. Having joined the franchise in IPL 2008, Dhoni has continued going robust sporting the yellow jersey. Nonetheless, many beleive that the IPL 2023 season may very well be his final as a participant.

Here is how the gang welcomed MS Dhoni throughout a follow session:

The 41-year-old Dhoni, together with his bulging biceps and by no means diminishing flash reflexes, stays a prime draw though his batting prowess hasn’t received requisite return.

But, having led the workforce to 4 titles and 9 finals, his mere presence makes the opposition attempt to assume out of the field. Nobody is aware of what to do with the tangibles as a lot as the person from Ranchi does and in what may very well be his final season as knowledgeable cricketer, he may nonetheless have some aces up his sleeves.

With IPL returning to its acquainted house and away format, CSK will get to play seven video games at “Fortress Chepauk” this season. After failing to qualify for the play-offs final season, Dhoni, who took again the captaincy from an indignant Ravindra Jadeja, will surely wish to exit on a excessive. If he plans to give up additionally, one can by no means make sure about ‘Captain Marvel’.

In IPL, it’ll all the time be foolhardy to maintain CSK out of competition and this version will likely be no totally different. And with star England all-rounder Ben Stokes of their ranks, CSK could have an imposing look.

With PTI inputs