The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stunningly trounced the Gujarat Titans in the final of the 2023 Indian Premier League to demonstrate once more why they are always a strong threat to win the title.
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Ravindra Jadeja pulled off a robbery for Dhoni and company to become winners for the fifth time, needing 10 runs off just 2 balls to win the IPL. MS Dhoni shocked his supporters by saying that he cannot just declare his retirement yet after receiving so much affection from them, even though everyone was expecting the 2023 season to be his final one.
When the confetti whirled around the triumphant CSK team last year, Dhoni stood amid the festivities with a satisfied smile on his face. It was the ultimate moment of victory. During the IPL 2023 final presentation event, he was asked about his future plans and gave a characteristically composed and composed response.
6-7 months would pass before a decision is made. It will be given to you more as a gift from me. “It’s not easy for me, but I have to do it because of the love and affection the fans have shown me,” MS replied when questioned about his plans for retirement following his IPL 2023 victory.
The CEO of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kasi Viswanathan, expressed optimism that captain MS Dhoni would be able to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. Dhoni, a legendary batsman and wicketkeeper, has recovered well from his knee issues and is currently undergoing rehabilitation and training sessions.
ANI was told by Kasi during the Junior Super Kings Interschool T20 tournament launch that he has fully healed from his knee ailment. He has begun training and is going through his rehab routines. I’m sure he’ll be ready to play when the next Indian Premier League kicks off.”
Fans were curious about Dhoni’s IPL 2024 status because he missed the previous season due to a knee injury. Additionally, he had a successful knee surgery performed just after the season earlier this year. It was also speculated that Dhoni’s final IPL season would be the previous one.
However, MS had stated in the post-game speech after his team’s fifth championship victory earlier this year, “If you circumstantialy see it is the best time to announce the retirement.” Saying “thank you” and “retire” is the easy part for me. However, putting in a full nine months of practice and trying to play in another IPL season is a difficult task. The body must remain sturdy. That would be a gift for them to play one more season, though, given the amount of affection I have received from CSK fans. I have to take care of them because of the manner they have expressed their love and emotion.”
During the 2023 IPL, Dhoni scored 104 runs in 12 innings. With a strike rate of more than 182, he scored these runs at an average of 26. This season, his best score was 32*. His trademark huge sixes were the source of many of his runs.
Dhoni has amassed 5,082 runs at an average of 38.79 and a strike rate of over 135 in 250 IPL games. He has also amassed 24 half-centuries and a career-best score of 84*. His run total ranks him seventh in IPL history.
Regarding the most recent mini-auction in Dubai, Kasi commented that the crew was fortunate to have completed all the tasks according to schedule.
“Now it is up to the boys to do well on the pitch,” stated Kasi.
After paying an incredible Rs 14 crores to get ace all-rounder Daryl Mitchell of New Zealand, the CEO of CSK stated that they ran the danger of losing out on the opportunity to acquire him.
“We had high hopes for Mitchell. In the ICC Cricket World Cup, he had performed admirably. But because he had performed so well, we were aware that it was hazardous and that we might miss the chance to have him. Ultimately, we’re glad he’s here,” Kasi remarked.
The Kiwi player did not participate in the IPL during its final season. With the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2022, he played his final season. In the entire T20 tournament, he participated in just two games and amassed 33 runs. But he’ll be wearing the yellow jersey come next season.
At the 2023 World Cup, Daryl finished as the second-most successful batsman for New Zealand, with 552 runs at an average of 69.00 across 10 matches, including two hundreds and two fifties. In 56 T20Is, the all-rounder has amassed 1,069 runs for the Kiwis at an average of 24.86, along with five fifties and eight wickets. He is an all-around batsman. According to Kasi, the upcoming season’s IPL camp will begin within the first week of March.