On MS Dhoni's Fitness Status Ahead Of IPL 2024, Ex-Teammate's 'Past 40' Comment

13.02.2024 - 06:21 sports.ndtv.com

MS Dhoni's comeback on the cricket field has got all the Chennai Super Kings fans excited. The CSK skipper was seen in action at the IPL 2023 after which he went for a knee surgery.

Although, MS Dhoni has long retired from international cricket, the former Indian cricket team is still a force in IPL. He guided the CSK to its fifth IPL title in 2923 and will be aiming for a record-breaking sixth trophy when the 2024 IPL begins in the last week of March.

Several videos have shown MS Dhoni training ahead of the IPL 2024. MS Dhoni's long-time India teammate Irfan Pathan gave the fans an update on his fitness.

On the speculation that MS Dhoni may play his last IPL in 2024, Irfan Pathan was quoted as saying on Star Sports by Times Now: "Definitely not.

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