Inzamam also labelled Dhoni as the best Indian skipper and credited him for developing match-winners like Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The CSK skipper further added that Ambati Rayudu will be available for the next clash.
Dhoni, who took two catches in the IPL final against Mumbai Indians, has now taken 94 catches and 38 stumpings.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived in Chennai on Tuesday ahead of the departure of a group of players to the UAE, which will host the remainder of the Indian Premier League next month.
Here is a look at likely retentions for some teams.
As he closes the most revered chapter of his career, here are some of his best Test knocks:
Having someone of Dhoni's calibre put his trust in me was massive for me, says Ngidi
Mahendra Singh Dhoni went on to become one of the best finishers in the game but on his 39th birthday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said the World Cup winning skipper would have been even more lethal if he batted higher in the order. Ganguly, the current BCCI president, led a barrage of birthday wishes for the twice-World Cup winning skipper.
Dhoni has earned over Rs 137 crore by playing the IPL.
'You need a 400-run season from Rohit Sharma. 15s and 20s converted into 40s and 60s.'
'Even if you relieve captaincy but you are at your best, this is what we want'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first skipper to record 100 wins in the history of Indian Premier League.
CSK finished the season in ninth place, having suffered 10 defeats while managing to win only four times
India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday had said that having Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will hold his side in good stead.
Chopra also said that he was pleasantly surprised with the way Dhoni has turned things around.
India skipper Virat Kohli and his predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni are among the top players who are set to be retained by their respective IPL franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore and comeback outfit Chennai Super Kings respectively.
In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Jharkhand government on Tuesday announced a lockdown in the state from April 22 to April 29 with some exemptions.
Under Dhoni's leadership, CSK has registered a record 121 wins in 204 matches in the IPL.
The gesture was reminiscent of fan reverence in a similar manner for Gaikwad's Chennai Super Kings teammate and former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni showed he has lost none of his finishing prowess by fashioning a final-ball victory for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.
'Immersing myself in fan mode in front of the legend's abode #MSD'.
The breakdown in communication between national selectors, led by chairman Chetan Sharma, and the team management comprising skipper Virat Kohli over Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran's contentious selection, is not the first such instance in Indian cricket.
Images from the fourth T20 International between India and England in Pune on Friday.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma achieved a special feat on Thursday when he became the fifth Indian skipper to score 5000 runs while leading the team across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20I).
Ashutosh, who has been picked by DC for INR 3.8 crore at the mega auction, first crossed paths with Dhawan during his stint with Punjab Kings, where he found not just a teammate but a mentor, who had a massive influence in his approach to the game.
Santner has been bought by Dhoni-led CSK for the forthcoming edition of the IPL.
Virender Sehwag recalls moments when Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at the receiving end of Rahul Dravid's angry outburst
Mike Hussey has termed Dhoni as the man having the fastest draw of as far as stumping off spinners is concerned.
A call on whether to retain Mahendra Singh Doni for the next season of the IPL will be taken only after knowing the rules of the system, a top Chennai Super Kings official said on Sunday.
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has dedicated the hit song Chale Chalo from the movie Lagaan to Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the song motivates teammates to play together.
Virat Kohli has expressed his full support for Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), praising Patidar's consistency and discipline.
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has offered to step down as Chennai Super Kings captain and vice-president of India Cements Limited. Dhoni believes that his name being dragged into the controversy has spoilt his image, and that only solution is for him to quit from both posts.
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.
India will make a huge mistake by removing Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the ODI captain, feels former World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten.
IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.
Taking note of the fatigue factor, India are likely field a second string team for the forthcoming limited overs tour of Zimbabwe next month.
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels one shouldn't compare Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan despite the two players having a similar record with the bat in the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.
'At such a young age, he has already played some of the most incredible knock so in the coming 8-10 years, I feel he'll be more mature.'
Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka is famously remembered as someone who dropped Mahendra Singh Dhoni as IPL captain.
The India captain will return to India after the first Test in Adelaide.
