As the Chennai Super Kings prepare to take on the Gujarat Titans in the opening match of IPL 2023, fans are excitedly anticipating the return of their beloved captain, MS Dhoni. In a heartwarming moment during a recent practice session, Dhoni acknowledged the cheers of the crowd with a humble folding hand gesture, showing his appreciation for their unwavering support.
Last season, CSK had a disappointing campaign, finishing second-last in the points table. After relinquishing the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja, Dhoni had to step back into the role mid-season to try and salvage the team’s performance. As the tournament returns to its home-and-away format, the Chennai-based squad is looking to come back strong, led once again by the experienced Dhoni.
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With the IPL set to be held in 12 different cities across India, Dhoni has expressed his intention to make this season his last for CSK. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to witness their captain in action on their home ground, the Chepauk Stadium, after a hiatus of two years.
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CSK’s squad for the upcoming season boasts an impressive lineup, including the likes of Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, and Ben Stokes. The team will be looking to get off to a strong start against the defending champions, the Gujarat Titans, in what promises to be a thrilling opening match.
Have a look at CSK squad for IPL 2023:
MS Dhoni (Captain), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Varma.
As the countdown to IPL 2023 begins, all eyes will be on MS Dhoni and his team as they strive to reclaim their place at the top of the league.