Indian cricketing legend and Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is all set to play in his last Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Throughout the T20 league final yr, after Chennai failed to achieve the playoffs, the veteran keeper-batter was requested if he can be seen in motion throughout IPL 2023. He confirmed that he would return for subsequent season.
Now, in line with reviews, the 41-year-old is all set to play in his farewell IPL season. A CSK official confirmed the event and instructed InsideSport:
“Sure, will probably be MS’s final season as a participant. That’s what we all know to date. However after all, it’s his resolution. He hasn’t formally communicated to the administration that he’ll go into retirement. It’s a special day for all CSK followers as IPL returns to Chennai. However will probably be a tragic second if Dhoni performs his last season.”
MSD gave up the captaincy of the Chennai Tremendous Kings final yr, passing on the baton to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Nonetheless, Dhoni was made skipper once more halfway via the season after Jadeja stop as his private efficiency was severely affected as a result of further accountability.
On Dhoni’s Final Farewell match, i would like ‘The Guard of Honour’ given by CSK Stalwarts like Faf, Mathew Hayden,Watson,Suresh Raina,Dwayne Bravo, Brendon McCullum,Dwayne Smith, Murali Vijay,Ravichandran Ashwin, Badrinath ,Albie Morkel, Bollinger Make this occur Leo @ChennaiIPL💛 https://t.co/uDyWurHWff
The Indian legend has been retained as CSK captain for the IPL 2023 season as properly.
Will MS Dhoni play his final IPL match on Might 14?
In response to reviews, Dhoni is more likely to play his final IPL match for CSK in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai on Might 14. This might be CSK’s thirteenth match within the league stage. Chennai’s final sport within the league stage might be in opposition to the Delhi Capitals (DC), however that’s an away encounter.
Whereas reviews are stating that the Might 14 sport in opposition to KKR may very well be MSD’s final IPL match, it’s unlikely that he won’t play within the playoffs if CSK qualifies for a similar.
As per the IPL 2023 schedule, 70 league-stage matches might be performed throughout 12 venues over 52 days. The schedule and venues for the playoffs and the ultimate might be introduced later.
IPL 2023 will start with a blockbuster conflict between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Tremendous Kings on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31.
MS Dhoni’s IPL stats
Having made his debut within the inaugural version in 2008, MSD has performed 234 matches by which he has scored 4978 runs at a median of 39.20 and a strike charge of 135.20, with 24 half-centuries.
His better of 84* got here off 48 balls in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the course of the 2019 version. Regardless of MSD’s heroics, CSK misplaced the sport by one run.