Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni as soon as once more stored everybody guessing about his future in IPL. The former India cricketer, when requested through the toss towards Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, about his retirement talks bowled a googly telling commentator Danny Morrison that he by no means commented on whether or not or not IPL 2023 will probably be his final season.
The four-time IPL profitable captain`s assertion was sufficient to set off a debate over his retirement rumours and even the esteemed specialists within the Star Sports commentary panel weren`t untouched by it.
Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh whereas commenting on Dhoni`s IPL future acknowledged solely Dhoni is aware of when he`ll retire. (‘You’ve Decided It Is My Last IPL, Not Me’: MS Dhoni’s EPIC Reply On IPL Retirement Question Is Viral – Watch)
Speaking on Star Sports` Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh mentioned, “Only MS Dhoni knows when Dhoni will retire. I said last year that will play this year. I don`t know if he will play next year as well. Yes, if he plays next year, the fans will be happy to see him playing. Fans have always wanted to see him playing.”
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif went on spotlight the significance of Dhoni – who isn`t only a participant but in addition a mentor – within the CSK set-up.
“Mahi is no longer playing as a player but as a mentor. He chooses the team. Let`s get on the field. He does not tease the seniors much but keeps on teaching the youth all the time. He wants every player, playing under him, to perform well as it will make the team`s job easier.”
All eyes on Abhishek Sharma
Sunrisers Hyderabad will tackle Kolkata Knight Riders and will probably be aiming to proceed the profitable momentum. Young SRH batter Abhishek Sharma would be the cynosure of all eyes within the recreation. The proficient batter has left everybody impressed along with his constant batting.
Former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan lauded the trendy left-handed batter and predicted a vivid future for him. “Abhishek Sharma has a bright future ahead of him. He`s played some brilliant shots in the tournament. He`s good against spinners, I think he`s going to play for the national side as well.”
Harbhajan termed the teen as a correct batter whom the SRH ought to put together for the long run.
“Abhishek Sharma is a proper batsman, who loves to open the innings. He`s been playing for Punjab for quite some time now and opens innings for them as well. He`s a player whom SRH team management should start preparing for the future and even groom him to be the future captain of the side.”
