MS Dhoni’s IPL Future: Deepak Chahar Predicts Two More Years
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season approaching, speculation has intensified regarding the future of legendary wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Deepak Chahar has weighed in on the debate, expressing his belief that Dhoni can continue playing for another two years.
Chahar’s assessment is based on Dhoni’s impressive performances in the nets. “In T20s, you retire when you feel 140kmph is extremely fast. Last year, you saw how MS Dhoni hit sixes against 145kmph, and we see that in the nets as well,” Chahar said on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel.
Chahar believes that Dhoni’s fitness and ability to handle fast bowling suggest that he has plenty of cricket left in him. “He will play this year. I think he will decide after this season. I personally think he can play for two years,” Chahar added.
Dhoni’s arrival in Chennai on Tuesday for CSK’s pre-season training camp has further fueled speculation about his future. The 42-year-old led CSK to their fifth IPL title last season, but there have been questions about his batting form and whether he will continue playing beyond this season.
Last year, Dhoni often came out to bat towards the end of CSK’s innings, raising concerns about his ability to contribute significantly. However, Chahar’s comments suggest that Dhoni remains a valuable asset to the team.
CSK will open their IPL 2024 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22. Dhoni’s performance in this season will be closely watched as fans and experts alike try to gauge his future plans.
