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'And the third thing he asked was which is the next car I was going to buy.'
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.
'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni reunited with former CSK team-mate Suresh Raina.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a rousing reception from spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
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.
For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.
He is the fourth men's cricketer to be invited for the ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
'Tea is something very close to us, maybe because we are from that generation, where we never say no to tea.'
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.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
The Delhi-based franchise posted their third-highest IPL totals during their match against GT on Wednesday.
After CSK's triumph in a rain-affected IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad, Dhoni again said what he has been saying each time he has been asked this tournament -- that he has some months before the December IPL auction to make up his mind whether to play or to retire his bat and wicket-keeping gloves.
The Australian was Dhoni wanted to to stick around in the transition phase as Gaikwad was handed the captaincy.
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.
'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.'
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.
Dhoni's new look has sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans.
'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'
Dhoni's only advice to Ashwin was to keep reinventing himself.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings for a record 15th season during IPL 2024, starting later this month.
Glimpses from CSK's training session in Chennai on Tuesday.
Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
After a 20-month absence from Test cricket, Rishabh Pant's return was nothing short of sensational.
'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.'
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings.
Dhoni refused a seemingly easy single after hitting the ball, leaving many, including former cricketer Irfan Pathan, perplexed.
'It was very an emotional moment for him. And then I realised that CSK is very close to his heart, he loves the players like his own family.'
But, inspired by him so much, Patheerana has emotionally requested Dhoni to continue at least for one more season.
Dhoni has now hit most sixes in the 20th over in IPL history with 64 maximums.
The 38-year-old played the day-night Test in Adelaide and picked up one wicket.
India skipper Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were all ears as the great man offered insights on the game inside the pavilion named after him.
'The coach, the captain, the memories.'
Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.
