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IPL 2024: Hope he keeps going for another couple of years - Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni's CSK stint

Aditya Vidyadhar Pimpale
Authored By Aditya Vidyadhar Pimpale
Published: May 16, 2024, 02:58 IST | Updated: May 16, 2024, 02:58 IST
IPL 2024: Hope he keeps going for another couple of years - Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni's CSK stint

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It will be a decisive week for MS Dhoni and his fans as the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) league-stage campaign will conclude on Sunday (May 19). However, Saturday could be the defining day for Dhoni as he could play his final competitive game of his career in Bengaluru’s MChinnaswamy Stadium if results go against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). However, Dhoni’s former CSK teammate and Australia legend Michael Hussey hopes he still has another couple of years of cricket left in him.

Hussey optimistic on Dhoni’s stay

"He is still batting so well. He does prepare well - he gets into the camp very early and hits a lot of balls. He has been in good touch all season really. I guess we just got to try to manage him from the body side of things. He had a knee surgery after the last season. So he has been managing that from the initial stage of the tournament,” Hussey said while speaking to ESPN's Around the Wicket show.

"From a personal point of view, I hope he keeps going for another couple of years. But we will just have to wait and see. He is the only one who will make that call. And he likes to sort of build the drama a little bit as well. So I wouldn't expect a decision anytime soon."

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If CSK lose on Saturday to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)by 18 or more runs or before the 18th over they will face elimination from the IPL 2024.

Assuming MS Dhoni will retire after the current season, Saturday’s outing could be the former skipper’s last match in CSK colours.

According to Hussey, Dhoni can still play couple of years with the current season showcasing his hunger for runs while also proving his fitness. In the IPL 2024, the 42-year-old has scored 136 runs from 13 matches and has played cameo knocks batting lower down the order. In terms of fitness, he has kept gloves for CSK in all matches in the IPL 2024.

It will be interesting to see what the future brings for Dhoni, but for now, the focus for both CSK and RCB will be to clinch a Playoff place.

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