Will definitely play in IPL 2023, confirms CSK skipper MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said that he will “definitely” play in the 16th season of the Indian Premier League as not doing so would be “unfair” to the city. 

“Definitely, I will play next year. It will be unfair to not play in Chennai and say thank you. Mumbai is one place, where as a team and as an individual I have got a lot of love and affection. But it wouldn’t be nice to the CSK fans,” Dhoni said at the toss for Chennai’s final match of the ongoing season, against Rajasthan Royals.

“And also, hopefully, next year there will be an opportunity where the teams will be travelling so it will be like a thank you to all the different places where we will be playing games at different venues,” he added. 

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When asked if the next season will be his final season, the 40-year-old said, “Whether it will be my last year or not that’s a big question because you know we can’t really predict about something two years down the line, but definitely I’ll be working hard to come back strong next year.”

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Dhoni’s fandom knows no bounds and some time back. Two days ago, his heartfelt reply to a distraught CSK fan’s letter won hearts.

“O captain, our captain, there shall never be someone like you,” a phrase from the fan’s letter read.

Responding to the letter, which was framed by CSK, Dhoni signed it and wrote, “Well Written. Best Wishes”.

CSK shared the images of the letter on their official Twitter handle with a captain: “Words from the yellow love framed for life & signed with love!”.