MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings throughout the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in Chennai, India, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/ R. Parthibhan)
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Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be in search of knowledgeable opinion from sports activities orthopedics in Mumbai on the state of his dodgy left knee earlier than taking a name on his therapy, CEO Kasi Viswanathan stated on Wednesday.
Dhoni had performed your complete IPL season with a closely strapped left knee and though he seemed completely okay whereas maintaining, as a rule batted as late as No.8 and did not look swift whereas working between the wickets.
“Yes, it is true that Dhoni will be taking medical advice for his left knee injury and accordingly decide. If surgery is advised, it can only be ascertained after reports come out, it will be completely his call,” Viswanathan instructed PTI.
Is there a chance that Dhoni will resolve towards enjoying subsequent season and thus unlock a handbag of ₹15 crore for the mini public sale, the CEO replied: “Frankly, we are not even thinking on those lines as we haven’t reached that stage.
“It will be utterly Dhoni’s name. But I can inform you in CSK, we have not entertained these ideas,” Mr. Viswanathan said.
Asked if CSK supremo N. Srinivasan addressed the players after the fifth IPL Trophy and if celebrations were in the offing.
“He may be very pleased however there have been no celebrations. The gamers dispersed for their respective locations from Ahmedabad solely. Also in case you have seen CSK, we’re by no means massive on celebrations,” the veteran official said.
Asked if the fifth IPL title feels the sweetest, considering the spate of injuries to its top players, Mr. Viswanathan said: “It’s all about crew spirit and each participant realizing his function which may be very effectively outlined in our arrange.
“Even a player of Ben Stokes’ stature despite his nature was brilliant around the group and the youngsters looked upto to him. This has been possible because of our captain. What has been CSK’s hallmark over the years which enabled them to reach final in 11 of the 14 editions that they have been a part of? I have been associated with CSK from season 1 and we have never deviated from our process. The key has been to keep things simple and explain every player what is expected of them. In our franchise, the skipper keeps everything uncomplicated,” Mr. Viswanathan stated.
CSK have been barred from the league for two editions.
