The 17th edition of IPL is around the corner and fans of cricket from all over the world have set their hopes high. And they are holding off their excitement for the 22nd of March to watch the first match between CSK and RCB. As everybody knows, both teams have a huge fandom as compared to other teams in the league. Their fans wish to see a blockbuster start to the 2024 IPL with these two teams playing against each other on the ground. They have battled before also, however, the exhilaration of being the first match is something unbeaten.
With the 2024 IPL excitement, there are also some rumors and some realties wandering which are making IPL fans continuously confused about whether MS Dhoni is going to play after this year or this is going to be his last. We’ll figure it out together in this article.
Thala MS Dhoni
To start with MS Dhoni, we must know which team he belongs to in the IPL. MS Dhoni, who has been affiliated with the CSK team, has come across other teams as well but the relation he has established with the Chennai Super Kings is offbeat. When the IPL started in 2008, there were a total of 7 captains who were from the same city they were captains of. MS Dhoni was the only player who had no connection with the city his team was a franchise of. Despite no direct links with Chennai city, he has had such an influence on its citizens that they see him as their THALA which means (Sardar or Leader).
He has pleasingly carried out his role as the Head of the team which impressed people in many ways or can say in every way imaginable. This characteristic of him is what makes him stand out amongst other players on other teams.
MS Dhoni IPL Retirement:
Moving onto MS Dhoni’s retirement, only the statement can alone bring a wave of sorrow to one’s heart. Every player possesses the freedom to enter and take an exit from any sport. But having such an immense followership, it becomes tough to quit, both from the perspective of the quitter and its devotees, however, some things are inescapable and seem certain to happen.
On 15th August 2020, MS Dhoni made his conclusion known to the public to retire from International Cricket and leave a post as a captain of the Indian cricket team. It was after the defeat of India against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the World Cup of 2019. He retired from Test cricket in 2014 already but continued to play for other matches.
Dhoni IPL Teams From 2008 to 2023:
MS Dhoni has been associated with other than CSK also but couldn’t give them what they have given to the Chennai Super Kings.
Dhoni made his debut in cricket by playing for Bihar in 1999 and he played for it till 2004 then later on 23rd December 2004 he made an entrance to an ODI and played against Bangladesh. In 2007, he became the captain of the ODI Indian team.
He united with CSK in 2008 and led the team to reach the finals ten times and made it gain victories about 5 times(2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023). As per the records, in 2010 and 2014 he also directed the team to the title of Champions League T20.
Later, when the team was eliminated in two sessions for a match-fixing scandal, Dhoni joined Rising Pune Supergiants. In 2018, he took back to CSK and the team won the trophy of that year, then in 2021
MS Dhoni’s IPL career:
His IPL career has always been a hit ever since he was a player of the franchise CSK. He has made the team achieve 5 IPL trophies and has played 14 IPL seasons with the team. No other captain than Dhoni has led the same team for such a long time and it’s a history in itself. The most remarkable season of the IPL was in 2018 when the team came back after a major ban for violating the rules, however, Dhoni with his batting scored 455 runs and led the team to win the title.
Dhoni is one of the most popular Indian cricketers throughout the world. He has proved himself so many times and his fans not only love him but do have a lot of respect for him. His captaincy style and strategy have made him touch the peak of success and he has made efforts for it, seen struggles, and been through tough times as well.
Is This the Last IPL of MS Dhoni?
The actual announcement has not been done yet and no verified person or organization, not even Dhoni himself confirmed his retirement. However, according to some bases, it is highly anticipated that Dhoni can be seen in one more season of IPL given his fitness and well-maintained physique.
Conclusion:
This article was for the much-loved and appreciated cricketer of all times MS Dhoni. From his affiliation with IPL teams to his retirement estimation, everything has been covered.
Read the article till the end to have full knowledge about the reality behind the rumours.
Q1) Who will CSK buy in the IPL in 2024?
A2) Chennai Super Kings has brought two new batsmen from the New Zealand team Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra.
Q2) How much did Dhoni get for IPL 2024?
A2) The price he has charged may blow your mind but is reasonable for where he stands. CSK bought him by paying a large amount of INR 12 crores.
Q3) Is Rishabh Pant playing in IPL 2024?
A3) Yes, after being involved in a severe car accident in 2022, Rishabh Pant is back with his comeback in IPL 2024 and has been named captain of the Delhi Capitals team. This IPL will be fun to watch the best of the players playing all together.