Such reports have been refuted by former CSK and India cricketer Robin Uthappa, who says it is doubtful that the former captain will say goodbye just soon. In their final season match, Uthappa expressed optimism that CSK will be eager to dash Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) aspirations of making the playoffs.
There is growing conjecture as the upcoming IPL 2024 season nears its conclusion regarding the possibility that this will be famous wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni’s farewell game with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
As a player for both teams, Uthappa thought it was premature to speculate about Dhoni’s retirement.
“Is this MS’s final run at CSK? Personally, I do not believe that to be the case. Do they wish to ruin RCB’s celebration, though? Without a doubt. I believe Ruturaj would like to make it to the championship round in his first year leading the team. That will give him and CSK a great boost in confidence. It’s a long-term investment. “Let’s watch how that develops,” he stated on JioCinema.
In 13 games, CSK has won seven of them.
The defending champions have already completed their season’s home finale, and Dhoni’s final league game for the team might be their last one together at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru against RCB IS. With CSK in fourth place and RCB in sixth, the game is very important for both clubs’ chances of making the playoffs. If the hosts lost, they would be eliminated, while if CSK won, they would guarantee their spot in the playoffs. Gaikwad & Co. will really qualify due to their greater net run-rate (NRR), even if they lose by a narrower margin (about 10% shortfall or less of the actual aim).
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The stats demonstrate Dhoni’s influence even at 42 years old. This season, he has struck out 226.66 at a strike rate of 13 matches, totaling 136 runs. His cameos have been crucial for CSK. He had an astounding average of 125.33 at the M Chinnaswamy, with a strike rate of 184.31 against the RCB.
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