India (Commonwealth) _ Even at 42 years old, MS Dhoni is far from done. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the experienced player for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be seen doing his magic once again. De Villiers believes that Dhoni is a diesel engine that never quits, despite the widespread rumors that this may be his final IPL season.
Dhoni has contributed to CSK’s success over the years by winning two championships in the abandoned Champions League T20 and five IPL crowns. On March 22 at the MA, Dhoni will wear the CSK jersey in the first game against the Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.
With his return to net training, Dhoni appears to be hungrier than ever. He recently gave a left-arm spinner a no-look while describing his accurate ball hitting. When he hits the field, Dhoni is expected to lead the Super Kings from the front.
The captain of the Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni, has received a lot of appreciation from legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers, who also hinted that Dhoni may not have to retire following the next IPL season. De Villiers and Dhoni are frequently compared to one another since they have a strong friendship both on and off the cricket field. Dhoni is still going strong at CSK after leading his team to a joint-most fifth title last season, despite the former Proteas batsman having previously proclaimed his retirement from the IPL.In the next IPL season, MS Dhoni will be the captain of CSK.
Having having enrolled in the franchise’s preseason training, Dhoni is primed to captain Chennai in the 2024 Indian Premier League. De Villiers says that no one can verify the rumors that this may be Dhoni’s final IPL season, likening him to a diesel engine that never runs out of gasoline.
Ladies and gentlemen, that was not the situation the previous year. He would return. Is this going to be his last season? Nobody is aware. He simply looks to be an endless diesel engine. He does not stop running. In a video posted to his YouTube account, de Villiers stated, “What an incredible captain and player.”
The legendary RCB player De Villiers also discussed the amazing culture of the Chennai Super Kings and referred to them as a frightening team. I think that the reason this amazing culture has persisted is because of their presence, MSD’s leadership, a composed coach in Stephen Fleming, older players like Ravi [Ravindra] Jadeja, and others. Playing against them is really daunting. He went on, “They are never easy to beat.”
Even when they are not in the playoffs, the former captain of South Africa claimed that Chennai Super Kings always manage to contend even the most ideal circumstances.
That is consistently a fantastic quality of a really successful franchise or unit. When you’re playing well, you think, ‘Yes, no issue, no one’s going to stop us,’ but when you’re not, you always find a way to compete, he said.
Chennai placed eighth in the IPL 2022 point’s standings, however the club recovered the next year and won the title using the same lineup. De Villiers went on to say what is the primary reason Chennai is a formidable team in the league.
Last year, they prevailed. Yes, they wish to protect their title, but MSD and his army are under very little pressure, which in my opinion makes them dangerous. Is it possible for them to follow one another immediately? They are undoubtedly capable,” he remarked.
This year, MS Dhoni will be 43. He is one of just seven cricket players who have participated in every IPL season from the league’s launch in 2008, the others being Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Shikhar Dhawan, Wriddhiman Saha, and Manish Pandey. The 17th season of the competition, the IPL 2024, won’t be any different. One of the most notable aspects of the wealthiest cricket league in the world will always be the image of Dhoni, dressed in yellow, stepping out to tremendous acclaim from the crowd below and silent but powerful prayers from the millions watching on television. But how long will this last?
August 2020 saw Dhoni’s retirement from the Indian cricket team. Almost four years have passed. It seemed all but clear that Dhoni’s final IPL season would be the one this year. However, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings also stated that the love and support of the fans is the primary reason he will be back the following season.
