IPL 2023, 3 days to go: Emotional tributes paid to MS Dhoni for completing 15 years with Chennai Super Kings
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IPL 3 days to go: Indian Premier League is scheduled to begin on 31st March, with the first match slated to be played between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. For MS Dhoni, this edition of IPL is special for many reasons
IPL 3 days to go: IPL 2023 is around the corner, and this edition of the Indian Premier League is special for CSK skipper MS Dhoni for more than one reason. This is his 15th year with the CSK franchise. Also, this could be MS Dhoni's last year with CSK as the former Indian captain mulls over announcing retirement before this season concludes. Meanwhile, for completing 15 years with the team, the franchise recently paid a tribute to Dhoni on their official Twitter account.
The wicketkeeper-batter is still a core part of the Chennai franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has been an integral part of the team's success over the years. He has scored 4978 runs in 234 games since the tournament began in 2008, and he has also guided his team to four IPL titles.
Separately, IPL broadcaster Star Sports has also paid an emotional tribute to MS Dhoni for completing 15 years in IPL.
With Dhoni expected to retire at the end of the 2023 season, this year's IPL will likely be his last with the franchise. While he hasn't formally notified CSK about his decision, it is widely believed that he will play his final game at the Chepauk Stadium in front of his home crowd. The CSK management expects Dhoni to make a formal announcement before the IPL begins.
Despite their success in the IPL over the years, CSK had a rather underwhelming last season, finishing second to last with only four victories in their 10 contests. However, with Dhoni looking to conclude his IPL career on a high note by giving CSK their fifth IPL championship, the team will once again start as the favourites.
Over the years, Dhoni has cemented his reputation as one of the best wicketkeeper-batters to don the Indian shirt. He has scored 1617 runs in 85 T20I games with a strike rate of 126.13. He has also been known for his captaincy skills, guiding India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cups, and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in Indian cricket history.
IPL Schedule:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:57 am