Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan He feels that the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could possibly be the last season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni will be seen in the famous yellow jersey. Chennai Super Kings.Talking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted that it is almost impossible to picture CSK or even him. IPL Without the famous former captain. He also emphasized that Dhoni’s influence is much more than what happens on the field.
“CSK is incomplete without MS Dhoni. This season might be the last time we see him in the yellow jersey, and it’s hard to imagine CSK and the IPL without him. This season, Dhoni will be instrumental in bringing everyone together. I’m not sure how many games he will play. But his presence in the dressing room will help a lot.” Rituraj Gaikwad is a leader. But as a group, two or three guys are being groomed for the future. This is where MS Dhoni comes in. I hope they will make a difference,” Pathan told GeoHotstar.Pathan further suggested that the CSK management could manage Dhoni’s workload carefully during the season, especially with the constant questions surrounding his fitness and batting role. He also believes the franchise would love to send off its stalwart by securing another championship.“Questions will still come up about his fitness, batting position, and whether he will play all the games. CSK team management will take him step by step. They will definitely try to give him the best farewell by lifting his sixth IPL trophy.” He added.Despite stepping down from the captaincy earlier, Dhoni remains one of the most influential figures within the CSK set-up and remains an integral part of the leadership group. Under his captaincy, the franchise won five IPL titles and established itself as one of the most successful teams in the history of the tournament.However, CSK had a disappointing campaign last season. The five-time champions finished bottom of the points table, winning just four of their 14 matches.Nevertheless, Dhoni’s legacy in the IPL is unmatched. In 278 matches and 242 innings, he has scored 5,439 runs at an average of 38.80 and a strike rate of 137.45. His record also includes 24 half-centuries, with an unbeaten 84 being his highest score.
