IPL 2023 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has arrived in Chennai to a warm reception from fans as he gears up for the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The legendary captain was greeted with cheers and applause as he made his way to his car and drove to the team hotel to prepare for the upcoming tournament.
Thala Dharisanam, finally! 🦁#DencomingDay pic.twitter.com/rQpinM3vrZ
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 2, 2023
The 40-year-old cricket icon has been absent from competitive cricket since May 2022, and his return to the field after a 10-month hiatus has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans. CSK shared a photo of his arrival at the hotel, and the franchise captioned the post with “Thala Dharisanam, finally!” – a reference to Dhoni’s nickname, Thala.
Dhoni’s confirmed return to lead CSK for at least one more season has further fueled the excitement. The four-time IPL-winning captain had handed over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja before the start of IPL 2022, but the team’s struggles under Jadeja prompted Dhoni’s return to the top job.
Under Jadeja‘s captaincy, CSK managed only two wins from eight matches, leaving them with slim chances of making it to the next round. However, with Dhoni back at the helm, they won two out of their next six matches, securing them the ninth spot in the points table.
As Dhoni approaches retirement, the question of who will take over the captaincy looms. All-rounder Ben Stokes appears to be a strong contender, as he currently leads England in Test cricket and could easily take on the captaincy in the T20 league as well.
Oh Captain, our Captain! 💛#DencomingDay @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/OgyC7TeSLY
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 2, 2023
CSK will kick off their campaign against defending champions Gujarat Titans in the season’s inaugural match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 31. The match is highly anticipated and is expected to draw a large audience.
In conclusion, MS Dhoni’s return to the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2023 has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans. His arrival in Chennai was met with a grand welcome, and his confirmed return as captain has only heightened the excitement. With the team gearing up for the highly anticipated season, fans eagerly await the start of the tournament and the possibility of another successful campaign for the Yellow Army.
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