As the 2024 Indian Premier League draws to a close, speculation regarding MS Dhoni’s retirement strategy is also reviving. Last year, there were many rumors that Dhoni would end his IPL career, but the skipper of the Chennai Super Kings at the time stated he wanted to play for the team.
Former CSK hitter and current batting coach Michael Hussey responded that he personally has no clue of Dhoni’s retirement plans in response to a query about it. Hussey made the declaration in an interview with the podcast Around The Wicket. Dhoni, he continued, enjoys “building the drama a little bit as well”.
Hussey responded, “At this point, your guess is as good as mine,” when asked if Dhoni will return the following year. He is extremely discreet about his cards. We sincerely hope he continues. “He continues to bat so beautifully. He arrives at the camp early and hits a lot of balls, demonstrating his good preparation. Really, he has been in good touch the entire season.”
Because of a knee injury, Dhoni has been batting lower in the order this season. “I suppose all we can do is attempt to control his physical condition. After the past season, he underwent knee surgery. Thus, he has been in charge of that since the competition’s inception,” Hussey stated. From an individual perspective, I hope he continues for a few more years.
However, we’ll just have to wait and find out. That decision will only be made by him. In addition, he enjoys adding a little drama to things. Thus, I wouldn’t anticipate a decision very soon,” he continued.
CSK is still in the running for the IPL 2024 playoffs. On May 18, they play their final league game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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