"No One Can Match The Kind Of Legacy Dhoni Is Going To Leave Behind In This Tournament" - Ravi Shastri Hails CSK Skipper

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni created a huge impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Ravi Shastri said that MS Dhoni received support from cricket fans across the country, which is testimony to the greatness of this cricketer.

MS Dhoni guided the franchise to their fifth title after beating the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets through the DLS Method in the IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 29. The CSK equaled the record of the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), which won five trophies in the history of the tournament.

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In a conversation with Star Sports, Ravi Shastri praised MS Dhoni, saying that playing 250 IPL matches at the age of 41 is a tribute to his fitness.

“250 IPL matches is a tribute to MS Dhoni’s fitness. No one can match the kind of legacy Dhoni is going to leave behind in this tournament,” Shastri told Star Sports.

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“He is called Thala by the whole of Chennai and Tamil Nadu. The love and adulation a guy from Jharkhand receives down south from fans of CSK is testimony to the greatness of this cricketer,” he added.

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MS Dhoni Will Come Back Next Year – Harbhajan Singh

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that MS Dhoni will continue to lead the Chennai Super Kings next season. Harbhajan hoped that Dhoni would come with improved fitness for the 2024 edition of the world’s richest tournament.

“This is the biggest news for fans. MS Dhoni will come back next year and he will return with even better fitness, Harbhajan said.

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“Fans will get to witness their beloved Thala don that yellow jersey again. The expectations are going to be high from CSK next year and this team knows pretty well how to handle that pressure of expectations,” he added.

The 41-year-old hinted that he could return to the Chennai franchise for the IPL 2024, but said that it will be tough for him to work hard for the next nine months to prolong his career for one more season. Dhoni said that he will make a decision on his future after 6 months.

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