Chennai Super Kings will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2023 against Gujarat Titans without their captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni has been dealing with a minor injury in his left knee and he is still experiencing some discomfort.
The reports suggest that he doesn’t want to risk aggravating the injury because the team doesn’t have many options for wicketkeeping. However, any official announcement is yet to happen from the Management. But if Dhoni does not play the opening encounter, Devon Conway will look after the wicket-keeping duties.The star cricketer of England Ben Stokes is currently dealing with a niggle injury.
As a result, Chennai Super Kings may need to consider other players such as Ravindra Jadeja or Ruturaj Gaikwad to take on the role of captain.However, on the day before the match at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Dhoni attended the team’s practice session but he was not seen batting. He had a lengthy conversation with Gujarat Titans mentor Gary Kirsten, who was the head coach of the Indian team during the 2011 World Cup.
