MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), was spotted tuning up a new cricket bat recently; no doubt getting it set to perfection for the upcoming IPL 2023 season. Not only Dhoni but players like Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu were also seen playing some big shots in the Chepauk training camp as the team looks forward to the season opener against Gujarat Giants (GG) on March 31.
MS Dhoni’s role would be an interesting table talk for the upcoming IPL
CSK have made some noteworthy acquisitions for their 2023 IPL campaign, and the biggest one has been of England’s Ben Stokes. Chennai has thrown big money to make the signing happen, and he could be a top contender for captaincy after MS Dhoni’s tenure ends. Deepak Chahar is back in the squad, but with Dwayne Bravo having retired, they will have to bring in someone to replace the injured Kyle Jamieson. It should be exciting to see who they pick!
The debate surrounding CSK’s batting order in IPL 2023 is likely to be dominated by the question of where Dhoni will fit in. Many are expecting this to be the legendary cricketer’s last season, and he may therefore choose to promote himself up the order, providing the fans with a final spectacular flourish before he says goodbye. The videos of Dhoni’s net sessions suggest he is timing the ball perfectly, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him bat as high as No. 4 for CSK.
