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"Heard This Is MS Dhoni's Last IPL But...": Shane Watson On Chennai Super Kings Legend's Future

Could the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season be MS Dhoni's last? At the age of 41, MS Dhoni isn't getting any younger, and beyond the T20 league, he doesn't play cricket at the professional level. When Ravindra Jadeja was given the Chennai Super Kings' captaincy last season, many thought it would be Dhoni's last campaign as a player with the franchise. But, Dhoni was given the team's baton again mid-season and in the IPL 2023, he is the team's designated skipper again. Dhoni's batting prowess isn't where it used to be, his former IPL teammate Shane Watson feels the 'Thala' can still go on to play a few more years.

Starc sticking to tried and tested formula ahead of World Cup

Mitchell Starc said he has not deviated from his game plan in over a decade and after taking five wickets against India on Sunday there seems little reason to change things as Australia ramp up their preparations for this year's World Cup.

Will MS Dhoni Retire From IPL In 2023? Deepak Chahar Has An Interesting Take

The rumours regarding MS Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been doing the rounds for quite some time now. While Dhoni has confirmed that he will be playing the matches in this year's tournament for sure in front of the home crowd in Chennai, there has been no concrete news on his future with Chennai Super Kings. CSK fast bowler Deepak Chahar was asked about the topic in a recent interaction and he had an extremely interesting reply to the question.

IPL 2023: Sisanda Magala Joins Chennai Super Kings As Replacement For Kyle Jamieson

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday announced the signing of South Africa pacer Sisanda Magala as replacement for New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson for the upcoming Indian Premier League season beginning March 31. Jamieson, who was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury, was bought by CSK for Rs 1 crore. His replacement, Magala, has rich experience in the shortest format of the game. "Though he has played just 4 T20Is for South Africa, Magala has a reputation of being a regular wicket-taker in domestic T20 games over the years. He will join CSK at his base price of INR 50 Lakh," the IPL said in a statement.

"MS Dhoni Is So Fit": Ex-Australia Star's Mega Prediction Ahead Of IPL 2023

Former Australia batter Shane Watson currently taking part in Legends League Cricket (LLC) in Doha, said that former Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is fit to play for the next 3 to 4 years and is the main reason that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is successful. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a dasher in front of the stumps and immaculate behind them. Despite announcing his retirement from international cricket in 2020, he enjoys unparalleled popularity. Dhoni, also known as 'Captain Cool,' has been a member of the CSK team since the first IPL season in 2008 and has led the franchise to four titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021. Dhoni has also played for the Rising Pune Supergiant from 2016-17. He was even a part of the side which finished as runners-up in 2017 under Steve Smith's captaincy."I heard that this is the last IPL of MS Dhoni but I don't think. MS Dhoni can continue to play for the next three to four years. He is still very fit and batting and wicket-keeping really well. His leadership is something that is as good as his game. His fitness and mind-reading of the game make him a good leader. His skills on the ground are awesome. He is one of the main reasons that CSK is successful," Shane Watson told ANI.

Starc scythes down India as Australia win second ODI to level series

:Australian pacer Mitchell Starc ripped through India's lineup with five wickets to lay the platform for a crushing 10-wicket win in the second one-day international in Visakhapatnam on Sunday that levelled their three-match series at 1-1.

"Don't Think" CSK Can Win IPL 2023: Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction

Former India pacer S Sreesanth feels that Chennai Super Kings could not win the Indian Premier League trophy this year. CSK are four-time IPL champions with their latest title coming in the year 2021. The team is only behind Mumbai Indians -- who have won five editions of IPL -- despite being banned from the league for two consecutive seasons. MS Dhoni has been the architect of CSK's glory as all the titles have come under his reign. He will once again be seen leading the side in IPL 2023, however, Sreesanth feels that the side would not be able to bag the trophy this year.

"Butter Chicken But Without Chicken": MS Dhoni's Unique Eating Style Revealed

MS Dhoni is well known for his fitness and even at the age of 41, he is considered to be a brilliant athlete. The veteran wicket-keeper batsman will be leading Chennai Super Kings in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) and videos of him practicing at the Chepauk Stadium has already gone viral on social media. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa, who spent a lot of time with Dhoni both in the Indian and CSK dressing rooms, revealed the unique food choices of Dhoni along with some hilarious anecdotes about his other teammates. Uthappa said in a recent interaction that Dhoni used to order Butter Chicken but will have only the gravy in order to keep his fitness levels up to the mark.

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"Heard This Is MS Dhoni's Last IPL But...": Shane Watson On Chennai Super Kings Legend's Future

Starc sticking to tried and tested formula ahead of World Cup

Will MS Dhoni Retire From IPL In 2023? Deepak Chahar Has An Interesting Take

IPL 2023: Sisanda Magala Joins Chennai Super Kings As Replacement For Kyle Jamieson

"MS Dhoni Is So Fit": Ex-Australia Star's Mega Prediction Ahead Of IPL 2023

Starc scythes down India as Australia win second ODI to level series

"Don't Think" CSK Can Win IPL 2023: Ex-India Star's Bold Prediction

"Butter Chicken But Without Chicken": MS Dhoni's Unique Eating Style Revealed