Last Updated: March 08, 2024, 22:13 IST
MS Dhoni has received 5 titles as Chennai Super Kings captain. (BCCI Photo)
Chennai Super Kings will launch their bid for a file sixth IPL title once they tackle Royal Challengers Bangalore in season opener on March 22 at residence.
MS Dhoni is gearing up for yet one more season of the Indian Premier League having joined the Chennai Super Kings camp earlier this yr. The Dhoni-led CSK can be eyeing a file sixth IPL trophy having drawn stage with their nice rivals Mumbai Indians on title counts final season once they beat Gujarat Titans within the remaining.
The IPL 2024 will get underway from March 22 when CSK tackle Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai.
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Expectations can be excessive from Dhoni who performed all the IPL 2023 with an injured knee for which he underwent a surgical procedure proper after the season ended.
The health concern restricted his mobility and regardless of that, he performed a sequence of cameos for CSK en path to their title victory in Ahmedabad.
While age has certainly had its impact on his batting prowess, he stays an astute chief, plotting the downfall of CSK’s opponents.
And CSK allrounder Moeen Ali feels that with Dhoni on the helm, the franchise at all times has a shot at profitable a title.
“When you are playing for CSK with Dhoni as the captain, whether the team is weak or strong on paper, you always have a chance of winning,” Moeen instructed ESPNcricinfo.
Moeen has been half of CSK for three seasons now and he lauded Dhoni’s high quality as a participant and a captain.
“Everyone knows that Dhoni is a special player and a special captain. He is a very good guy. I have played three seasons but I don’t know what he is going to come up with. His strategic persona is really good. It is exciting as a player – what role he has for you,” Moeen mentioned.
CSK will play their first two matches at residence earlier than taking up Delhi Capitals in Vizag earlier than taking up Sunrisers Hyderabad in one other away sport.
A number of CSK stars together with Deepak Chahar and Ruturaj Gaikwad amongst others have joined a pre-season camp which obtained underway final week.
