Four-time champions Chennai Super Kings have began their preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on March 31. The Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led facet will tackle defending champions Gujarat Titans within the first match.
In a video launched by the franchise on their social media platforms, the gamers are seen practising within the nets at Chepauk in Chennai. The batsmen have been seen performing some heavy hitting within the stands.
Skipper Dhoni was seen defending one ball and lofted one down the legside. Ambati Rayudu and Ajinkya Rahane have been additionally seen within the coaching session.
The franchise had roped in England Test captain Ben Stokes and New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson through the public sale earlier this 12 months. However, the Black Caps’ tall bowler could possibly be dominated out of the event as a result of a recurrence of his again harm.
Reports say that CSK will identify Jamieson’s alternative after consulting Dhoni.
CSK have been positioned in Group B together with Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supergiants have been positioned in Group A.
Last season, Ravindra Jadeja was named because the captain of the workforce however was dropped as captain in midseason with Dhoni taking again the reins.
CSK completed ninth within the 10-team event final 12 months after profitable the title in 2021. scratch.”
Chennai followers shall be hoping that Dhoni’s captaincy will flip their fortunes this season
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
