IPL’s 16th edition is going to start today. The first match will be played between the 2022 IPL champion Gujarat Titans and the four-time champion Chennai Super Kings. Before the match, CSK was in trouble because Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the captain of the team, was injured and there was doubt about his playing in the first match. MS Dhoni has injured his left knee, according to a media report.
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Team CEO Said
On Thursday, Team CEO Kashi Viswanathan also gave an update on MS Dhoni’s playing. Due to which the fans must have gotten some relief. Kashi said, “As far as I know, Dhoni is playing 100 percent.” I don’t have any other information. This thing has certainly put a smile on the faces of CSK fans, but whether Dhoni will play or not remains to be seen.
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During the practice session, MS Dhoni felt pain in his left knee; that’s why he did not take part in CSK’s training on Thursday at Narendra Modi Stadium. The first match against Gujarat is to be played at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya is handling the command of the Gujarat Titans. If MS Dhoni does not play, then Ambati Rayudu can take his place in wicketkeeping. But what about the captaincy?
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Who will be the captain of the Team?
The biggest problem for the management of CSK is when it comes to captaincy. It will be a matter to be seen whether the CSK team reposes faith in Ben Stokes or Ravindra Jadeja will be given the responsibility again. The CSK team is already struggling with a lot of injury problems. Young left-arm swing bowlers Mukesh Chowdhary and Kyle Jamieson, who were the stars of the team last season, have already been ruled out of the tournament.
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