Dhoni retains wickets with kneecap in coaching forward of CSK vs GT IPL 2023 opener in Ahmedabad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni sharpened his wicketkeeping in apply on the eve of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener Gujarat Titans, amid experiences of his availaibility for the match on Thursday.

Dhoni has been sporting a kneecap in apply of late. He wore it throughout CSK’s open coaching session for followers on the Chepauk on Monday. Asked about questions being raised about Dhoni not being out there for the match opener, a CSK official who didn’t need to be named mentioned, “There is no need for concern.”

It can also be understood that Dhoni has been attending a number of apply periods in Chennai after taking painkiller injections for his knee.

Barring Dhoni, the Super Kings are quick on common wicketkeepers. Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu and Ruturaj Gaikwad supply the four-time champion part-time choices in Dhoni’s absence.

On Monday, Dhoni carried out an prolonged batting session as CSK was coaching at its house base on the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai – a primary within the presence of followers because the 2019 season.

The 41-year-old appeared stiff all through the near-five-hour session at Chepauk. He was watchful as he warmed up with a stiff knee for his flip to bat. After placing on his gear, the previous India captain spent about 5 minutes urgent his leg in direction of the bottom to evaluate the situation of his knee. Dhoni was sporting a kneecap as he walked out to bat.

A uncommon sight: Dhoni was sharpening his wicketkeeping and opted in opposition to a internet batting session on Friday.
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Dhoni labored in opposition to a slew of back-of-length deliveries and quick balls from seamer Tushar Deshpande. The India legend struggled whereas enjoying flat-batted strokes throughout the road. However, the CSK talisman was in his component in opposition to the fuller deliveries, which he duly fired into the stands for sixes and fours along with his highly effective biceps.

In his second essay of the night, Dhoni tried to faucet the ball between deep square-leg and mid-wicket however was usually limping as he accomplished ones and twos between the stumps. Dhoni ultimately lined up for a session in opposition to the sidearm throws earlier than winding up the session.