Chennai Super Kings are having a great run in the ongoing IPL 2023 as they are ranked on the top of the points table with five wins from seven matches. The MS Dhoni-led side beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs in their seventh match on April 23 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite being an away game for CSK, the team got immense support as most of the spectators had turned up wearing CSK jerseys to cheer for Dhoni.
Commenting on the possibility of Dhoni playing his last season, former New Zealand and CSK player Scott Styris said that Dhoni should announce about his retirement in advancet so that he can be given a farewell tour around the country.
“I think he wouldn’t be playing now if he wasn’t in love of being in the dressing room. I hope that whenever he decides to hang up the bat, whether it’s now, or next season or many seasons later, that he announces it, because he deserves a farewell tour around the country,” said Styris on JioCinema.
“He has been a great servant of Indian cricket and the IPL. This will give everyone a chance to show their appreciation to Dhoni for his contributions not just for Indian cricket but for world cricket as well,” Styris added.
“I will just say thanks for the support, they came in big numbers. Most of these guys will come in a KKR jersey next time. They are trying to give me a farewell, so thanks a lot to the crowd,” said Dhoni at the post-match presentation.
It’s the last phase of my career: MS Dhoni
After CSK’s sixth game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Dhoni had mentioned that it’s the last phase of his career and it’s important for him to enjoy it. “Whatever said and done, last phase of my career, important to enjoy it. It feels good to be here. They have given a lot of love and affection. They always stay late to listen to me,” Dhoni had said.
