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MS Dhoni is already a legend among Indian captains but he continued his incredible legacy in IPL 2023, defeating table-toppers and defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 14 seasons of the T20 league. Made it to the 10th final. ) by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. However, it was Dhoni and CSK’s last game of the season at their favorite MA Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk and the crowd was left wondering if they would see their favorite captain in ‘yellow’ again in the next season.
Commentator Harsha Bhogle posed the ‘big’ question to Dhoni in the post-match presentation and Dhoni kept the door open for a return to CSK in the next season as well. “I don’t know, I have 8-9 months to decide. I have enough time to decide. Auction is in December. I will always come to CSK. I have been out of home since January, practicing since March. So we will see,” said Dhoni after the win over GT on Monday night.
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The CSK skipper said it was not ‘just another’ final for his team as the task has become tougher with 10 teams instead of eight. CSK finished ninth in IPL 2022 and reaching the final again is a remarkable turnaround for the four-time winners.
“It’s not eight teams anymore. Ten teams makes it even tougher. Two months of hard work. Our players showed great character. Everyone contributed. Yes, the middle order didn’t get enough chances but they did well. ‘
Hardik Pandya wins the toss for GT and sends CSK to bat first at Chepauk. Batting first, with the help of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s half-century and Devon Conway’s 40 runs, the Chennai team scored 172 runs for 7 wickets. Dhoni then marshalled his troops brilliantly to bundle out GT for 157 and register their maiden win over the Gujarat team in the IPL.
“You watch the wicket, you watch the position, and you keep adjusting the field. I can be an annoying captain because I change fields every now and then. It can be irritating but I trust my gut. That’s why I keep telling the fielders to keep an eye on me.
