The potential retirement of the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper, MS Dhoni, has been a subject of a lot hypothesis. However, the staff’s batting coach, Mike Hussey, has just lately voiced his stance on the matter. Having performed alongside Dhoni previously, Hussey believes that the skipper may nonetheless proceed with the yellow outfit, opposite to fashionable perception.
At 41 years outdated, Dhoni is undoubtedly within the last lap of his skilled profession. Many have speculated that the sixteenth version of the Indian Premier League will probably be his last season within the top-tier league. However, Hussey has acknowledged that the skipper seems to be in nice contact and that he can not discover a purpose why he mustn’t proceed past the present season.
“That is the factor we have now not spoken about. Whether he’s enjoying his final IPL or not solely he is aware of. We don’t know. He is hitting sixes and ending off video games. From my perspective as a batting coach, he’s nonetheless batting rather well. He continues to be motivated to maintain coming into the coaching and dealing on his recreation, he’s hitting the ball properly,” Hussey advised in a pre-match convention.
“We have seen him lighting up the innings and finish things off really well. He has still got that six-hitting ability. So, while he is enjoying it and still contributing to the team, then there is no reason why he cannot keep going, maybe for another 5 years (chuckles)… we do not know it is all up to MS,” he added.
Despite restricted alternatives with the bat, Dhoni has confirmed to be a deadly hitter on sure events, taking rival groups by storm. In 12 matches, the 41-year-old has collected a formidable 98 runs at a shocking strike price of 196.00.
Currently, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are positioned second on the IPL Points Table with 15 factors in 13 matches and a stable Net Run Rate (NRR) of 0.381. MS Dhoni and his staff are decided to win their last group fixture towards the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, May 20, to safe a berth in Qualifier 1 of the playoffs.
The upcoming match between Chennai and Delhi will happen on Saturday, May 20, in Delhi. A win on this fixture would assure CSK a playoff berth. However, if the Lucknow Super Giants win their final conflict by a giant margin, CSK would enter the playoffs because the second-placed aspect.
READ| Sara Tendulkar is all set to finish her MSC, submits her final presentation – See Pics
