New Delhi, Sports Desk. Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is preparing to play his last IPL season. Last year CSK could not reach the playoffs. Then Dhoni was asked that he will be seen playing in IPL 2023? The CSK skipper had confirmed that he would play in the next season.
According to media reports, 41-year-old MS Dhoni will play his farewell IPL season. Speaking to InsideSport, a CSK official said, “Yes, this will be MS Dhoni’s last IPL season as a player. This is what we know so far. But of course his decision will be final.” Haven’t really spoken to the management that he will retire. It’s a special occasion for all CSK fans as IPL is back in Chennai. But it will be a sad moment if Dhoni plays his last season.
MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy of Chennai Super Kings to Ravindra Jadeja before last season. However, midway through the season, Dhoni was reinstated as captain as Jadeja’s performances were declining and the team was on a losing streak. Now Dhoni will be seen handling the command of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023.
Dhoni will play his last IPL match in Chennai on this day
According to some reports, MS Dhoni will play his last match on May 14 in Chennai where Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. This will be CSK’s 13th match in the league stage. CSK’s last match of the league stage will be against Delhi Capitals, which will be an away match.
It is being said in the reports that the match against KKR on May 14 will be Dhoni’s last IPL match. On the other hand, if CSK qualifies for the playoffs, then Dhoni will take part in it. As per the IPL 2023 schedule, 70 league matches will be played across 12 venues over 52 days. The schedule for the playoffs and finals will be announced later. The opening match of IPL 2023 will be played between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on March 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.