MS Dhoni To Feature In New 'Role' For Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni, the iconic cricketer from India, sparked curiosity among his fans with a mysterious post on social media. The former captain, who retired from international cricket in 2020 but still leads the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, hinted at a new season and a new role in his recent Facebook post. With the IPL 2024 slated to commence on March 22 with a match between CSK and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Chennai, Dhoni's message has left fans eagerly anticipating his upcoming endeavors.

The post gained rapid traction, quickly going viral as dozens of fans flooded it with their best wishes for Thala. With Dhoni aiming to lead CSK to a record-breaking sixth IPL title in the upcoming season, anticipation among supporters is at an all-time high.

Dhoni holds the record for the most appearances in the IPL, the world's wealthiest T20 league. The veteran from Ranchi led CSK to a record-equalling title victory last season. In the IPL 2023 final, Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings defeated defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in a nail-biter.

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Dhoni participated in every match of the IPL 2023 season despite suffering from a knee injury. He was frequently observed limping and had his knee supported by a protective strap.

Following the IPL season, Dhoni underwent knee surgery in Mumbai. Reports suggested he might retire from the IPL, but in a post-final chat, he hinted at the possibility of a farewell season, keeping the option open.

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