Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni has opened up about a player’s return, which can increase CSK’s batting unit, while it also confirms that the team is making some changes in mini-action.
Dhoni has said that the return of CSK captain Ruturaj Gikwad will level CSK batting in the upcoming edition of IPL. He was excluded between IPL 2025 after he was hurt in his elbow.
After taking out the Gikwad, Dhoni, who was re -appointed as the CSK skipper, could not turn on the fantasy of the franchise, as they finished at the bottom of the points table. He also confirmed that the team is watching mini-intercourse to strengthen their unit.
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MS Dhoni hopes that Ruturaj Gikwad returns to Ballst CSK’s batting order
MS Dhoni confirmed CSK’s concerns about his batting in the upcoming edition of IPL, and is expected to solve many issues related to a fit Ruturaj Gikawad’s return batting lineup.
“We are a little worried about our batting order,” Dhoni said at a event in Chennai. “But I think the order of our batting is now quite solved. Rutu (Gikwad) will come back. He is injured. But he will come back. So, we are solving a lot now.”
MS Dhoni identified the team’s recent weak performances and quoted that some flaws in the squad needed to be filled back as a 5-time champion-loving side.
“I will not say [CSK] Dominate [in IPL 2025]”He said.” But there were some holes that we needed to plug. A small auction is coming in December. There are some flaws, and we will try to plug those people, “MS Dhoni confirms.
Many people have quoted that this Rajasthan Royals might be associated with wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson, as there was a discussion about CSK that he was trying to bring it on board within the business window interval.
MS Dhoni accepted the performance under CSK in recent sessions
Dhoni admitted that CSK has given several down-bottom demonstrations in the last two sessions and also said that it was important for the team to identify the areas of concern.
Yes, the last few years have not been good for us, “Dhoni said.” We have not even gone to mark. But it is important for you to see learning. Yes, you had a bad season. But what went wrong? And last year also this question was for us. ,
“I think we don’t think that we are not able to find out what really is wrong. In sports, you know that you can have a great time and at the same time there will be a period when you will not perform well,” Dhoni said.
“In CSK, not more often, we are on the high side. So, we talk about the procedures. But at the same time, we want the result to come in our favor.
MS Dhoni opens on his relationship with Chennai
On his visit with Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni confirmed that he felt a special bond with Chennai since he made his Test debut at the site. Then, playing for CSK for so many years, it is more than Chennai’s needs, which Chennai needs from it.
“This is a very long relationship that we have, and it started much before the start of the IPL … 2005 that was the time when I made my Test debut, which took place in Chennai. Therefore, it started from that time. And yes, CSK helped in a big way because suddenly, I am spending 45–50 days here,” Dhoni said.
“So, I think the relationship has increased over the years. This helped me to improve as a person. This helped me improve as a cricketer. So, CSK has just happened. I think it’s good for Chennai. So, today it is also good for me.”
“Nowadays, when we go and say CSK, it is not just a brand in India, but when we go to Australia, South Africa, or any cricket playing nations,” Dhoni concluded.
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