CSK’s Ravindra Jadeja celebrates with M.S. Dhoni after successful the IPL 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 29, 2023.
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After Chennai Super King’s fifth win within the IPL 2023, the group’s triumphant captain M.S. Dhoni had not but dominated out enjoying within the next IPL season. After lifting the cup, he mentioned, “Circumstantially, this is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over, the easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be to work hard for nine months and try to play another IPL.”
“It would be a gift from me, won’t be easy on the body,” he mentioned.
Speaking in regards to the match, Dhoni mentioned, “Every trophy is special, but what is special about IPL is every crunch game you need to be ready. There were lapses today, the bowling department didn’t work, but it was the batting department that took the pressure off them today.”
Gujarat Titan’s Hardik Pandya, regardless of going through defeat in opposition to the CSK mentioned, “I’m very happy for him (MS Dhoni), destiny had this written. If I had to lose, I’d rather lose to him. Good things happen to good people, and he’s been one of the best people I know.”
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings’ middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu mentioned he can afford to smile for the remainder of his life after a “fairytale finish” to his cricketing profession.
Rayudu, who had introduced his choice to cease enjoying IPL simply earlier than the ultimate in opposition to Gujarat Titans, mentioned his arduous work for the final 30 years has paid wealthy dividends.
“It’s a fairytale finish. I couldn’t have asked for more. I’m fortunate to have played in really great sides. I can smile for the rest of my life. All the hard work I’ve done in the last 30 years, I’m happy I got to finish on this note. I would really like to thank my family, my father. Without them this wouldn’t have been possible,” mentioned Rayudu after CSK beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets within the IPL closing.
CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who hit a six and 4 within the final two balls to seal the record-equalling fifth title for CSK, devoted the win to skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who most likely performed his final IPL sport on Monday.
“Feels amazing, winning my fifth title in front of my home crowd. I’m from Gujarat, and it’s a special feeling. This crowd has been amazing. They were waiting for rain to stop till late night, I’d like to say a big congratulations to the CSK fans who came to support us.
“I’d like to dedicate this win to a special member of the CSK side, MS Dhoni,” he mentioned.
(With inputs from Agencies)
