MS Dhoni is set to return to the field through IPL 2024, where he will once again lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Given the knee injury, there were doubts about whether Dhoni would play in the upcoming season after IPL 2023. But the CSK captain has confirmed that he will be a part of the 17th edition of the tournament.
Meanwhile, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that IPL 2024 will not be Mahi’s last season because his fitness is amazing. Let us tell you that Dhoni was seen troubled due to knee problem in IPL 2023 but he did not miss any match. He had undergone knee surgery after CSK won the trophy for the fifth time.
Irfan Pathan spoke about MS Dhoni
Irfan Pathan was asked in a show on Star Sports whether this Dhoni Will this be the last season of? On this the former all-rounder said, “Definitely not.” I met him about a month ago. He had long hair. He is growing his hair. He is going back to his old days and is looking extremely fit. He has turned 40 and is still fit. I hope he continues to play for the franchise and all the fans.”
Pathan further said, “I said this… Obviously it was an exaggeration, even if Dhoni plays on one leg, people would still like to see him play.” Pathan feels that Dhoni will remain associated with CSK even after his retirement from IPL. CSK bought Dhoni in the IPL 2008 auction and he has been a part of the franchise ever since. In 2016, when Chennai was banned for two years, Dhoni played for Rising Pune Supergiants.
Let us tell you that under the leadership of Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings became IPL 2023 champion. CSK will now try their best to defend the title. Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020 but he is active in IPL. 42 year old Dhoni is very fit. There is no answer to his agility on the field.