The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) emerged victorious in the thrilling finale of the IPL 2023, securing their fifth championship title. The nail-biting clash between CSK and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last over. With this triumph, CSK now shares the record for the most successful team in the IPL’s 16-season history with the Mumbai Indians.
Following their remarkable win, there have been reports suggesting that CSK’s captain, MS Dhoni, will undergo a series of tests to assess the extent of his knee injury. Throughout the IPL, there were frequent mentions of Dhoni playing with a knee ailment. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming even acknowledged this during press conferences, confirming that the veteran player was battling a knee issue.
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On various occasions, Dhoni was seen limping, and a photo of him wearing a kneecap during CSK’s lap of honor at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai went viral. According to reports, Dhoni is expected to be admitted to Mumbai’s renowned Kokilaben Hospital this week for comprehensive tests to evaluate the severity of his knee injury.
MS Dhoni Injury: After playing through pain barrier in IPL 2023, MS Dhoni is set to get admitted to Kokilaben hospital in Mumbai this week for a battery of tests for his knee injury. pic.twitter.com/5alJWSdHzI
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Throughout IPL 2023, speculations surrounding Dhoni’s retirement were among the major talking points, considering the stage of his cricketing career. In a post-match interview after the final, Harsha Bhogle asked Dhoni about his potential return for IPL 2024, to which the former Indian player responded that it would depend on his body and fitness at that time.
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“Looking for an answer? Circumstantially if you see this is the best time for me to announce retirement. But the amount of love and affection that I have been shown, wherever I have been this year… I think the easy thing for me to say would be to say ‘Thank you very much,’ but the tough thing for me would be to work hard for nine months and come back and play at least one more season of IPL. But a lot depends on the body,” added MS Dhoni.
As Dhoni undergoes tests for his knee injury, fans eagerly await updates on his future plans and whether he will continue to grace the IPL with his presence in the upcoming seasons.
