Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has in all probability performed his closing aggressive match on the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. If Sunday evening’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match is certainly his closing one in Kolkata, Dhoni can be a happy man as his facet defeated Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by an enormous 49 runs to leap to the highest of the IPL 2023 Points Table.
Dhoni later revealed that subsequent IPL 2023 recreation, the Eden Gardens will witness the acquainted purple hue however Sunday was about ‘his farewell’, in what may very well be his closing look on the iconic stadium. Having first stepped on this floor as a teen, who performed Ranji Trophy for Bihar, Kolkata’s favorite son-in-law has a manic fan base as one noticed Eden Gardens crammed with yellow jersey, anticipating that they may not see the particular man once more.
“I will just say thanks for the support, they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell, so thanks a lot to the crowd,” Dhoni stated on the post-match presentation.
The entry of MS Dhoni in Eden Gardens. pic.twitter.com/AXVR1XbSN2
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Dhoni was all reward for his bowlers as they executed the plans properly regardless of boundary being quick on one facet. “Fast bowlers are doing their job, so are spinners in the middle. The wicket was short on one side so we needed to get early wickets and keep the pressure. They have plenty of power hitters, so we had to give the respect to the opposition,” the CSK skipper stated.
CSK is hamstrung by accidents to first workforce gamers like Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar however that’s the very last thing on Dhoni’s thoughts. “I have a clear funda. If someone is injured, he can’t do anything. You just move on and motivate the youngsters to perform. We have been fortunate that all the guys coming in are performing,” he stated.
Ajinkya Rahane has received a new-found rhythm in T20 cricket after becoming a member of CSK and Dhoni feels that he has been given full freedom to function within the method he desires to. The outcomes are there for all to see. Rahane was the ‘Player of the Match’ for scoring 71 not out off 29 balls towards his former IPL facet KKR.
“We realise the potential of someone when we allow him to bat the way he bats. We give him the freedom, give him the best position. In a team environment, someone has to sacrifice his slot to allow others to get more comfortable, and allow the team to succeed,” Dhoni stated about Rahane.
(with PTI inputs)
