The CSK players took to indoor some games, with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing table tennis partnering Ambati Rayudu.
The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.
Dhoni caught up with former team-mates Zaheer Khan, Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra.
Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.
Suresh Raina, who led Urbanrisers Hyderabad to victory against the Southern Super Stars in the Legends League T20 tournament in Ranchi, visited the Dhoni home for dinner after the game.
'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'
After a 20-month absence from Test cricket, Rishabh Pant's return was nothing short of sensational.
Sanju Samson showed utmost respect to the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the two wicket-keepers caught up during their teams's practice sessions.
An astute reader of the game both on and off the field, Ashwin might have gauged what was in store going forward and that perhaps made it easier for him to take a call.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.
'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'
'Tea is something very close to us, maybe because we are from that generation, where we never say no to tea.'
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
Dhoni's only advice to Ashwin was to keep reinventing himself.
For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.
The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.
The Delhi-based franchise posted their third-highest IPL totals during their match against GT on Wednesday.
Hussey also expressed confidence in Rachin Ravindra's mental resilience despite recent misses, and said a good knock from the Kiwi may just be round the corner.
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'And the third thing he asked was which is the next car I was going to buy.'
He is the fourth men's cricketer to be invited for the ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
It's IPL season again and that means Thala's back in action! Fans wait all year to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni back doing what he does best.
As if playing with and against the greats of the game was not enough, SunRisers Hyderabad youngsters were given a special masterclass by none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Dhoni's new look has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans.
Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.
But, inspired by him so much, Patheerana has emotionally requested Dhoni to continue at least for one more season.
Glimpses from CSK's training session in Chennai on Tuesday.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings for a record 15th season during IPL 2024, starting later this month.
'It's quite a task to maintain this. I'll try to keep it, but maybe one fine day I might decide to chop it off.'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a rousing reception from spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni reunited with former CSK team-mate Suresh Raina.
'The CT is a critically important tournament in world cricket because the One Day World Cup is only once in every four years. It is great because it breaks up those four years.'
Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.
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