One of many best cricketers of all time, MS Dhoni has accomplished wonders within the Indian Premier League, each as a captain and a participant. It was in 2008 that Dhoni first led the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) group, having been purchased because the franchise’s marquee participant within the inaugural public sale. Into the sixteenth version of the T20 league, Dhoni stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the captains of the opposite franchises forward of the beginning of the IPL 2023 season.

It’s extremely tough for a participant to be taking part in on the highest stage for 15 years. Dhoni hasn’t simply accomplished that as a wicket-keeper batter but additionally as a captain who stays some of the profitable within the league’s historical past.

As the image of the 2023 IPL captains got here out, one other image of the 2008 IPL captains surfaced on social media, with Dhoni being the one fixed.

The longevity of MS Dhoni.

The GOAT continues to be going sturdy. pic.twitter.com/miVe0hCrht

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 30, 2023

There stays a small query mark on Dhoni’s availability for the opening conflict in opposition to Gujarat Titans. The 41-year-old did not bat on the nets on Thursday owing to a knee harm he had sustained throughout a coaching session in Chennai, elevating doubts over his participation within the event opener.

Crew CEO Kasi Vishwanathan although mentioned: “So far as I’m involved, Dhoni will play one hundred pc.” However Pandya would like to match his wits with the unique ‘Captain Cool’ and hope that he performs.

Taking part in from IPL to IPL, Dhoni is aware of the template of IPL success solely too nicely. There have been blips right here and there, like final time after they didn’t qualify for the playoffs however even with shut eyes, one can vouch that there was no fault in planning however the execution wasn’t on anticipated strains.

Dhoni, who manoeuvres his sources having put in loads of thought into his actions, may nicely make himself the ‘Influence Participant’ if want be throughout chases.

With PTI inputs