The CEO of the Chennai Super Kings, K.S. Viswanathan, has stated that team captain MS Dhoni will be returning to training during the next weeks in order to be ready for the 2024 Indian Premier League.
Following his leadership of the Super Kings towards their sixth IPL triumph earlier this year, the former captain of India had surgery upon his left knee. Throughout the competition, the 42-year-old was frequently spotted wearing knee braces and appeared to have some difficulty, particularly while sprinting between the wickets.
Kasi Viswanathan spoke during the launch of the Junior Super Kings Inter-school today as he said that, “With the season set to start around March 22, we are planning for a camp in Chennai by the first week of March.”
The Chennai Super Kings expanded their squad by adding six players as they got ready to defend their championship earlier this week at the player auction in preparation for the 2024 IPL season, which took place in Dubai.
He added, “We pretty much got all our targets. We were planning for Daryl Mitchell. We thought Mustafizur Rahman would be a good bet at our Chepauk wicket, with the big side boundaries. These were our thoughts, but we were not sure whether we would be able to get them. Luckily, it was a good auction for us this time.”
“It was better to go in for a youngster who has the promise” : Kasi Viswanathan
Kasi Viswanathan also spoke about going big on youngster Sameer Rizvi. He said, “Sameer Rizvi was a targeted player for many of the franchises. We were probably a bit lucky in getting him. If you look at it, we were trying to get a replacement for Ambati Rayudu. According to us, we didn’t have enough players with that kind of experience to bid for any of them. So, we thought it was better to go in for a youngster who has the promise.”
The Chennai Super Kings CEO said that, “I am not saying this just because we have picked him, he will be the next best. But the opportunity is there for that. Last year, we got Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu and Rajvardhan Hangargekar. So, we are also trying to build the team for the future, which will help us in the longer run.”
Fans react as CSK CEO gives update on MS Dhoni’s fitness: –
CSK CEO said "Dhoni is doing well now, he has started his rehab – working in the gym & will start working in the nets in the next 10 days". [Sportstar] pic.twitter.com/L3oPUOUim3
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 23, 2023
Reverse aging MSD ? pic.twitter.com/pXvZ0OgHH5
— shreyas iyer (parody) (@shreyas_iyerkkr) December 23, 2023
MSD ?????? pic.twitter.com/weskyiUwxn
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) December 23, 2023
Mahi bhai in IPL till 2032.
2 + 0 + 3 + 2 = 7.
Message is clear. THALA for a reason— Pratik (@fake_engineer7) December 23, 2023
One of the most successful and respected captains in IPL history, Dhoni's leadership and experience will be a huge asset to CSK. let's all keep our fingers crossed for Dhoni's continued progress and recovery, and look forward to seeing him back in action soon. Because with Dhoni…
— Sonam Murarkar (@murarkar_sonam) December 23, 2023
One last dance
— Sankott (@Iamsankot) December 23, 2023
This is great news for CSK fans! If Dhoni gets half-fit then it will be enough for him to play the entire IPL 2024
— Shumaila Tanveer (@shumaila56_) December 23, 2023
Dhoni will play IPL 2024.
The legend will set the stage on fire one more year
— Raj Paladi (@IamRajPaladi) December 23, 2023
Hope Dhoni recovers soon and will be seen on the field… pic.twitter.com/OUWWeJl6Gw
— HM Naveed (@hmnaveed56) December 23, 2023
THALLA Is ready for next IPL!!
WE are Waiting!! ?— SOYAB (@soyab_05) December 23, 2023
Good news for dhoni fans ??
— Akash Porwal (@akash_porwal07) December 23, 2023
