The speculation over MS Dhoni’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has become a major discussion among fans and pundits across the world, with his decision to step down as Chennai Super Kings skipper adding further fuel to the fire . Several fans believe that IPL 2024 could be the last time ‘Thala’ will appear in the yellow jersey and the fanfare around him has reached a whole new level this season. The scenes were quite similar when the CSK side reached Vizag for their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals and Dhoni once again received huge support. In a video posted by CSK, Dhoni is seen interacting with fans at the airport before shaking hands with a fan in a wheelchair – a gesture that has gone viral.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey said it will be a challenge to face Delhi Capitals in their upcoming match in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Hussey said it will be a ‘challenge’ for the Chennai-based franchise to play away from home in different conditions that the side is not used to.
And the journey begins!
Touchdown: Vizag! 🛩️#WhistlePodu #Yellowpic.twitter.com/wjWLv9Zx6t— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 29, 2024
“We are now going to have a few games on the road against Delhi and Sunrisers Hyderabad and it is always a challenge to play away from home in different conditions that we are not used to. So I think it will be a great challenge for the team.” ,” Hussey was quoted by ESPNCricinfo.
CSK had a great start to the IPL 2024 season as they registered back-to-back wins in their opening matches after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
The Chennai-based franchise are currently at the top of the IPL 2024 standings with four points to their name. They will take on the Delhi Capitals after beating GT by 63 runs.
GT recapped Chennai’s previous match of the tournament against Gujarat and put CSK in first after winning the toss. Fiery knocks from Rachin Ravindra (46 in 20 balls, with six fours and three sixes), skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (46 in 36 balls, with five fours and a six) and Dube (51 in 23 balls, with two fours and five sixes) took CSK to 206/6 in 20 overs.
Rashid Khan (2/49) and Spencer Johnson (1/35) were among the bowlers’ choices for GT.
During the chase, GT lost wickets at regular intervals. Sai Sudharsan (37 in 31 balls, with three fours), Wriddhiman Saha (21 in 17 balls, with four boundaries) and David Miller (21 in 16 balls, with three fours) tried to resist but just failed. enough. GT were restricted to 143/8 and lost by 63 runs.
(With PTI inputs)
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