Gujarat Titans will begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defence precisely in per week’s time after they tackle four-time champions Chennai Super Kings within the opening match of the event on March 31. However, followers are excited to see former India captain MS Dhoni again in motion. Dhoni, who introduced his retirement from worldwide cricket in 2020, will lead CSK within the upcoming season. Last season, Dhoni had stepped down as captain of the franchise, with all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja changing him.

However, resulting from a string of poor outcomes, Dhoni changed Jadeja as captain halfway by way of the season.

While there have been rumours of a rift between Jadeja and Dhoni, all appeared to be underneath management as each have been seen having a chat throughout a CSK web session, and likewise shared a giggle.

In a video shared by the franchise, followers have been chanting ‘CSK’ after seeing Jadeja and Dhoni within the nets collectively.

MaJa ba MaJa ba! #WhistlePodu #Yellove@imjadeja @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/guBuGXgCL6

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2023

During the IPL acution, CSK purchased Ben Stokes for a whopping quantity of Rs 16.25 crore, a mark that made the all-rounder the joint third-costliest participant within the historical past of IPL auctions.

He additionally surpassed Deepak Chahar to grow to be CSK’s most-expensive purchase in an IPL public sale.

Stokes was earlier part of the Rajasthan Royals squad. The aspect launched him forward of IPL 2022 public sale and he then pulled out of the mega occasion. He will now make a return to the cash-rich league, donning the yellow jersey.

Teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants have been additionally vying for the participant but it surely was CSK, who ultimately managed to rope within the star England all-rounder of their squad.