Chennai Super Kings (CSK) enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting news on their beloved captain, MS Dhoni’s, potential participation in the IPL 2024 season. The 42-year-old iconic cricketer, who steered CSK to their fifth IPL title earlier this year, recently underwent knee surgery and is currently in the rehabilitation phase. As the November 15 deadline looms for teams to submit their retention player lists before the mini-auction, Dhoni has once again left fans in suspense about his future in the league.
Speaking in a recent interview, Dhoni shared, “I just had knee surgery. If everything goes right, you’ll see me playing the IPL one year at a time. If not, I’ll watch the match with fans (smiles).” After the culmination of the IPL 2023 season, Dhoni, in a cheerful mood, refrained from announcing his retirement, expressing his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. The cricketer’s affectionate reference to the immense ‘Yellove’ he received from fans fueled hopes of seeing him don the CSK jersey for another season.
MS Dhoni said, "I just had knee surgery, if everything goes right, you'll see me playing the IPL one year at a time. If not, I'll watch the match with fans (smiles)". pic.twitter.com/j7Iu6XmGHZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 30, 2023
The lingering questions in the minds of fans pertain to Dhoni’s physical condition. Can his knee withstand the rigors of wicketkeeping throughout 16 IPL league games? Will he lead the side for one last time? Has Dhoni identified his successor to captain CSK? As of now, only Dhoni possesses the answers to these pressing queries.
