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[Saba Sports News] Veteran Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni has been a stalwart for the franchise over the years, leading the team to five IPL titles. Dhoni is nothing short of a legend and a god-like figure for CSK fans. Despite retiring from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continues to play for CSK in the IPL.
After CSK’s IPL 2023 victory, Dhoni promised to return for another season as a token of appreciation for the fans’ unwavering support. However, IPL 2024 did not have a fairytale ending for Dhoni, as the five-time champions were eliminated in the group stage. There has been no update on whether Dhoni will return for another season, but CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has expressed hope for his return.
“I do not know, it is a question only MS can answer. We have always respected his decisions and left it to him. He announces his decisions at the appropriate time. We are very, very hopeful that he will be available for CSK next year. That is the view and expectation of the fans and mine,” Kasi Viswanathan said in a video on CSK’s YouTube channel.
Furthermore, Viswanathan addressed the potential vacancy for the head coach of the Indian men’s senior team. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming is considered a candidate for the job, but Viswanathan believes it would not be Fleming’s preference.
“I jokingly asked Stephen, ‘Have you applied for the Indian coaching assignment?’ Stephen just laughed and said, ‘Do you want me to?’ I know it’s not going to be his cup of tea because he doesn’t like to be involved in coaching for nine-ten months a year. That’s my feeling. I have not discussed anything more with him,” Viswanathan added.