MS Dhoni, other CSK players reach Chennai for preparatory camp ahead of IPL
Dhoni will lead CSK in the 13th edition of the IPL, making an eagerly-awaited return to competitive cricket after a prolonged sabbatical since India lost to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal.
Dhoni, other CSK players reach Chennai for camp ahead of IPL
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Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and some of his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) colleagues arrived here on Friday for a short training camp ahead of the Indian Premier League to be played in the in UAE from September 19 to November 10.
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Dhoni will lead CSK in the 13th edition of the IPL, making an eagerly-awaited return to competitive cricket after a prolonged sabbatical since India lost to New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semifinal.
Suresh Raina, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla and Kedar Jadhav are some other players who have reached the city for the week-long camp beginning Saturday at the M.A. Chidambaram stadium.
“Thala Dharisanam Reloaded!” CSK posted on their Twitter handle with a Dhoni pic at the airport, wearing a mask.
The three-time IPL champions had organised a camp from March 2 ahead of the originally scheduled IPL from March 29 before the event was postponed owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
Stephen Fleming and Chennai Super Kings have mutually parted ways, ending an 18-year partnership that delivered five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined Rs 24 lakh for a second slow over-rate offence after CSK’s heavy defeat to Gujarat Titans ended their IPL 2026 playoff hopes.
CSK coach Stephen Fleming gave a cryptic response on the veteran’s availability next season, while fans await clarity on whether Dhoni will return or retire.