Former Australian all-rounder, Shane Watson has claimed that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, MS Dhoni is extremely fit and can continue to play for the next three to four years. Dhoni will be leading CSK this year in the IPL with them chasing their fifth title. Many feel that it could be the final season for the former Indian wicketkeeper before he calls it a day.
Speaking to ANI, as quoted by NDTV, Shane Watson said that he doesn’t think that it would be Dhoni’s last season in the IPL. The former all-rounder feels that the CSK captain can continue to play for the next three to four years. Watson said that Dhoni is still very fit and his batting and wicket-keeping is good as well. The former all-rounder also said that Dhoni’s leadership is as good as his game.
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Watson also claimed that Dhoni is the main reason behind the success of CSK. He said, “I heard that this is the last IPL of MS Dhoni but I don’t think. MS Dhoni can continue to play for the next three to four years. He is still very fit and batting and wicket-keeping really well.”
He further added, “His leadership is something that is as good as his game. His fitness and mind-reading of the game make him a good leader. His skills on the ground are awesome. He is one of the main reasons that CSK is successful.”
Earlier, Watson revealed a story about how MS Dhoni got emotional while talking to the team after CSK got the bond together. This was the season when CSK managed to make a strong comeback after their ban and won the IPL.
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Elaborating the same, Shane Watson said, “There was one moment when MS Dhoni got up and spoke at the first team function that we had. You could see how much it meant to him, he got emotional around how much it meant for him to CSK to get back together.”