MS Dhoni sent fans into a frenzy with his statement on the last IPL season (AP Photo)
Harbhajan Singh was hopeful that MS Dhoni would play one more year for CSK while Kaif reflected on the 41-year-old’s role as CSK’s ‘mentor’.
Harbhajan Singh and Mohammad Kaif offered their thoughts on MS Dhoni’s future after Chennai Super Kings left their fans stunned, and presenter Danny Morrison stunned with their answer on his ‘last season in the IPL’.
After winning the toss against Lucknow Super Giants, the CSK skipper decided to bowl and was later asked by Morrison if he was enjoying his ‘swansong’ year.
Dhoni then said with an epic remark, “Well, you have decided that this is my last,” indicating that this might not be his last year in CSK colors yet.
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The 41-year-old’s quick reply drew a huge roar from the fans inside the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Harbhajan Singh has shared the dressing room with Dhoni and the legendary Indian spinner said fans would love to see ‘Thala’ at least for one more season.
“Only M S Dhoni Knows when he will retire. I said last year that I will play this year. I don’t know whether he will play next year also. Yes, if he plays next year, the fans will be happy to see him play. Harbhajan said on Star Sports, fans always want to see him play.
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Fellow IPL pundit Mohammad Kaif, who played alongside the legendary wicket-keeper batsman, gave an insight into Dhoni’s new role as CSK’s ‘mentor’.
Mahi is no longer playing as a player but as a mentor. He chooses the team. Let’s get on the field. He does not tease the seniors much but keeps on teaching the youngsters all the time. He wants every player under his captaincy to perform well as it will make the team’s job easier.”
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In fact under Dhoni’s captaincy, the Yellow Army have bounced back to their former glory as they are currently third on the IPL 2023 points table, looking to win their fifth title under Dhoni and match the legacy of Mumbai Indians Are.
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