MS Dhoni: Dhol-Nagada, rain of flowers in Chennai, Dhoni arrived wearing army mask, preparations started for farewell in IPL – ipl 2023 ms dhoni landed chennai for csk pre camp

Chennai: Four-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings will begin their preparatory camp at the MA Chidambaram Stadium from Friday for the upcoming edition of the tournament. CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni reached Chennai on Thursday evening. He was given a grand welcome at the airport. The fan army had arrived with drums and drums. Thala was welcomed by shower of flowers. During this, Mahi appeared in blue T-shirt and black mask, in which the insignia of the army was also inscribed.

CSK Chief Executive Officer KS Vishwanathan said on Thursday, ‘CSK will start training from Friday. Members of the Indian team will participate in the camp. Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu will also be part of the camp. Dhoni’s video is becoming fiercely viral on social media.

Ben Stokes in CSK this time
The franchise had roped in England Test captain Ben Stokes and New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson in the auction held earlier this year. However, due to a back injury, the New Zealand bowler is finding it difficult to play in the tournament. Sources in CSK said that the name of the player who will replace Jamieson will be announced after consulting Dhoni. CSK will take on defending champions Gujarat Titans in their season opener on March 31.

Dhoni’s last season?
The condition of the four-time champion Chennai Super Kings has been looking bad for the last few seasons. Many star players of the team have retired. Dhoni is also at the last stage of his career. Last time the franchise made Ravindra Jadeja the captain, but due to poor performance, the captaincy was returned to Dhoni midway. If sources are to be believed, this is Mahi’s last IPL as a player and he will play his farewell match at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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