Since the inception of the match in 2008, Dhoni has remained an integral a part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Last season, his staff clinched the championship for the fifth time by defeating the Gujarat Giants within the closing, a feat shared solely with the Mumbai Indians. At 42, he embraced his long-haired look paying homage to his early days when he emerged as a dynamic striker in 2004. However, it is not simply his coiffure that evokes nostalgia amongst followers; Dhoni has been constantly seen honing his abilities within the nets, reliving the massive photographs that outlined his classic years.
Bowling from across the wicket, Bravo cleverly delivered a slower ball aimed in direction of a large line, a typical tactic employed by quick bowlers to comprise Dhoni through the latter levels of an innings. However, Dhoni anticipated the transfer and swiftly shuffled throughout, unleashing a strong stroke over mid-wicket. Bravo, seemingly in good spirits, put his arms on his head in mock disbelief, whereas Dhoni celebrated the shot by elevating each his arms alongside together with his bat in triumph. (WATCH: All Well At MI As Hardik Pandya Hugs Rohit Sharma Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener Vs Gujarat Titans)
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Cricket stays integral however “not everything” for MS Dhoni, says his former India teammate Zaheer Khan of the person with a penchant for catching the world off-guard and an eagerness to discover numerous avenues. At 42, the two-time World Cup successful captain Dhoni is gearing as much as lead Chennai Super Kings within the upcoming IPL.
The charismatic former India skipper had give up worldwide cricket 4 years again.
“MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn’t be everything,” Zaheer stated in an episode devoted to the Dhoni on JioCinema.
Besides his World Cup triumphs and India’s march to the world primary place in Tests, Dhoni has led CSK to a joint-record 5 IPL titles, having taken on the highest management position from the league’s inaugural version in 2008. (IPL 2024: With Likes Of Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran In Batting Lineup, What Role Will KL Rahul Play? SWOT Analysis Of LSG)
Zaheer stated, “When you’re playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this eventually.”
“When you step away from the game, you may not have a lot of options. We’ve seen many athletes struggle after retiring because they gave everything to the game, and when they left it, they didn’t know what to do. In this sense, MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn’t be everything.”He retains doing issues outdoors of the game. For instance, his curiosity in bikes. He’s at all times researching them.”
Speaking about Dhoni, ex-India and CSK all-rounder Suresh Raina stated he desires his former teammate to proceed taking part in in IPL for one more 5 years. (IPL 2024: Alan Walker Congratulates Virat Kohli For Becoming Father Once Again, Video Goes Viral – WATCH)
“The biggest question is who’ll be their next captain? Even if MS Dhoni stepped away as captain, he’ll be in the dugout whether it’s as a mental toughness coach or just for his presence. But the question is, who is he going to nurture? This is a pivotal year for CSK. Who does MS have his eyes on? Ruturaj Gaikwad is a good option. This year is a very important year for CSK, more than for MS Dhoni. Because we’ll see who he is going to select as his deputy and probably say: ‘You handle this now, I’ve been looking after the team since 2008. You take care of the yellow, I will wear the jersey and sit in the dressing room’,” Raina stated.
“It’s important now to see how he plans for the future. He’s 42 years old. I would love to see him play for five more years, or at least two or three more years.” (With PTI inputs)
