Watch: Fans Can't Keep Calm As MS Dhoni Smashes Massive Sixes In Chennai Super Kings Practice Ahead Of IPL 2023

06.03.2023 - 06:07 sports.ndtv.com

MS Dhoni is back in training with Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 and fans cannot keep calm over his six-hitting prowess.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, the veteran wicket-keeper batsman can be seen facing spinners in the nets and he heaved one of the deliveries for a massive six over the bowler's head.

Dhoni is well-known for his massive hits against spinners and a sneak peek into that ability ahead of the new season was enough to send the internet into meltdown.

Dhoni will be leading the CSK franchise once again in the new season. Dhoni smashing the ball @MSDhoni #MSDhoni @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/C4qSIq2UJ3 The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 schedule is out with Chennai Super Kings facing Gujarat Titans in the opening match on March 31.

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Ben Stokes has started his training in Chennai for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The star all-rounder missed the tournament last year. He had pulled out of the IPL 2022 auction after not being retained by his previous franchise Rajasthan Royals. Thr southpaw was bought by the Chennai Super Kings for a hefty sum of Rs 16.25 crore at the IPL 2023 auction. On Saturday, CSK uploaded a video on social media in which Stokes was seen hitting big sixes down the ground during net practice.

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