MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 edition on Wednesday evening (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. After three games, CSK have won twice and occupy the fifth position in the points table. For the Yellow Army, the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner and Tushar Deshpande have done well but they have plenty of injury concerns (including that of Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar).

Ahead of their face-off versus Sanju Samson-led RR, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar wants Dhoni to promote himself higher in the batting order. In the two outings in IPL 2023, Dhoni has come out to bat at No. 8 and returned with scores of 14* (7) and 3-ball 12. Dhoni has looked in good touch and slammed as many as four boundaries (one four and three sixes). Thus, Gavaskar wants Dhoni to make use of his good form as he feels 'he is capable of scoring big runs'.&nbsp;

"I am hoping MS Dhoni promotes himself higher in the batting order. So that he gets to play more than two or three overs in the games. He can make that difference for CSK with his batting because he is capable of scoring big runs," Gavaskar said while speaking on Star Sports.

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Dhoni will create history when he walks out on the field in CSK-RR clash in Chennai. He is set to play his 200th game as CSK captain, becoming the first-ever captain to reach the milestone. In 213 IPL games as captain, Dhoni has won 125 and losing 87 of them with a win percent of 58.96. Under him, CSK have won the IPL on four occasions and are aiming for their fifth title in what is expected to be Dhoni's last IPL season.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 edition on Wednesday evening (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 17 of the IPL 2023 edition on Wednesday evening (April 12), at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. After three games, CSK have won twice and occupy the fifth position in the points table. For the Yellow Army, the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner and Tushar Deshpande have done well but they have plenty of injury concerns (including that of Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar). Ahead of their face-off versus Sanju Samson-led RR, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar wants Dhoni to promote himself higher in the batting order. In the two outings in IPL 2023, Dhoni has come out to bat at No. 8 and returned with scores of 14* (7) and 3-ball 12. Dhoni has looked in good touch and slammed as many as four boundaries (one four and three sixes). Thus, Gavaskar wants Dhoni to make use of his good form as he feels 'he is capable of scoring big runs'. "I am hoping MS Dhoni promotes himself higher in the batting order. So that he gets to play more than two or three overs in the games. He can make that difference for CSK with his batting because he is capable of scoring big runs," Gavaskar said while speaking on Star Sports. Also Read: 'You can't even play...': Ravi Shastri BLASTS CSK pacer, says he has become 'permanent NCA resident' Dhoni will create history when he walks out on the field in CSK-RR clash in Chennai. He is set to play his 200th game as CSK captain, becoming the first-ever captain to reach the milestone. In 213 IPL games as captain, Dhoni has won 125 and losing 87 of them with a win percent of 58.96. Under him, CSK have won the IPL on four occasions and are aiming for their fifth title in what is expected to be Dhoni's last IPL season.

IPL 2023: Sunil Gavaskar hopes CSK skipper MS Dhoni 'promotes himself' in batting order

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai after four years, on Monday (April 03),&nbsp;when they hosted the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 06 of IPL 2023. After a loss in the season-opener, to defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), MS Dhoni-led CSK emerged on top, at the Chepauk, with a 12-run win in a high-scoring thriller.

Dhoni had a memorable homecoming as he slammed a 3-ball 12, laced with two sixes, and used his bowlers judiciously to restrict LSG to 205 for 7 after they were off to a flying start in pursuit of 218. After CSK made 217-7, LSG were 79 for no loss in less than six overs with opener Kyle Mayers (53) going bonkers. Dhoni brought his spinners Moeen Ali (4 fior 26) and Mitchell Santer (1 for 21) to curb the run-flow and account for regular breakthroughs.

Due to Moeen-Santner's disciplined bowling, using the longer side of the ground to perfection, Dhoni didn't use star spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, he didn't give the ball to Moeen in CSK-GT clash. Thus, former Indian pacer RP Singh hailed Dhoni's knack for catching the pulse of the game and using his bowlers smartly; as per conditions and opposition's strengths and weaknesses.

“I would beg Mahi to give me his unmatched ability to catch the pulse of a match,” said the former left-arm pacer in a Jio Cinema programme. When it came to the question of stealing, unsurprisingly Singh -- who was part of Dhoni-led India's 2007 T20 World Cup success -- said, "There are so many things you can steal from him, but I would probably steal one of his bikes, the RX100."

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At 41, Dhoni continues to make heads turn with his all-round skills. The former Indian captain has faced 10 deliveries in IPL 2023 and slammed 26 runs -- laced with three sixes a four -- and remains an asset behind the stumps due to his reflexes, keeping the inner-circle fielders proactive and helping the bowlers on which length to resort to.

Dhoni -- who ended his international career with 17,266 runs and led India to all three ICC titles -- also competed 5,000 IPL runs during CSK-LSG tie. CSK will now face Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 12 of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday evening (April 08).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai after four years, on Monday (April 03), when they hosted the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 06 of IPL 2023.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai after four years, on Monday (April 03), when they hosted the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 06 of IPL 2023. After a loss in the season-opener, to defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT), MS Dhoni-led CSK emerged on top, at the Chepauk, with a 12-run win in a high-scoring thriller. Dhoni had a memorable homecoming as he slammed a 3-ball 12, laced with two sixes, and used his bowlers judiciously to restrict LSG to 205 for 7 after they were off to a flying start in pursuit of 218. After CSK made 217-7, LSG were 79 for no loss in less than six overs with opener Kyle Mayers (53) going bonkers. Dhoni brought his spinners Moeen Ali (4 fior 26) and Mitchell Santer (1 for 21) to curb the run-flow and account for regular breakthroughs. Due to Moeen-Santner's disciplined bowling, using the longer side of the ground to perfection, Dhoni didn't use star spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Meanwhile, he didn't give the ball to Moeen in CSK-GT clash. Thus, former Indian pacer RP Singh hailed Dhoni's knack for catching the pulse of the game and using his bowlers smartly; as per conditions and opposition's strengths and weaknesses. “I would beg Mahi to give me his unmatched ability to catch the pulse of a match,” said the former left-arm pacer in a Jio Cinema programme. When it came to the question of stealing, unsurprisingly Singh -- who was part of Dhoni-led India's 2007 T20 World Cup success -- said, "There are so many things you can steal from him, but I would probably steal one of his bikes, the RX100." Also Read: IPL 2023: 'For him to hit it that far was...' - Wood in awe of MS Dhoni's six-hitting prowess in CSK-LSG tie At 41, Dhoni continues to make heads turn with his all-round skills. The former Indian captain has faced 10 deliveries in IPL 2023 and slammed 26 runs -- laced with three sixes a four -- and remains an asset behind the stumps due to his reflexes, keeping the inner-circle fielders proactive and helping the bowlers on which length to resort to. Dhoni -- who ended his international career with 17,266 runs and led India to all three ICC titles -- also competed 5,000 IPL runs during CSK-LSG tie. CSK will now face Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 12 of IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday evening (April 08).

IPL 2023: 'I would beg him to give...' - Ex-India pacer hails CSK captain MS Dhoni after LSG win

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed MS Dhoni will continue leading the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. CSK had begun last season with Ravindra Jadeja as the captain of the side after Dhoni stepped down from his post, only for the veteran wicket-keeper batter to be re-appointed as the skipper midway through their campaign.

CSK endured a below-par run in IPL 2022 as they failed to make it to the playoffs for only the second time in their history. It was an abysmal campaign for the four-time champions as they managed only four wins in 14 games to finish a disappointing seventh.

Jadeja was handed over the baton by Dhoni ahead of the start of the season and expectations were high from the all-rounder ahead of his debut captaincy stint. However, CSK got off to a horrid start and managed only two wins in their first eight games before Dhoni replaced Jadeja.

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Despite the captaincy change, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs. Jadeja, on the other hand, played only two games under Dhoni before he was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury and is reportedly not in good terms with the CSK management anymore after he was sacked from captaincy.

While there were rumours that CSK might hand over the captaincy to Jadeja in order to pacify the situation or find a new successor for Dhoni, the franchise CEO there will be no changes as far as the 2023 season is concerned.

“There is no change in our stance. We never said that there will be a change,” Viswanathan was quoted as saying by Insidesport.

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Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of the competition having guided CSK to four IPL titles, including their last triumph in 2021. CSK have qualified for playoffs in eleven seasons out of twelve when Dhoni has been the full-time captain of the side.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed MS Dhoni will continue leading the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. CSK had begun last season with Ravindra Jadeja as the captain of the side after Dhoni stepped down from his post, only for the veteran wicket-keeper batter to be re-appointed as the skipper midway through their campaign.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed MS Dhoni will continue leading the side in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. CSK had begun last season with Ravindra Jadeja as the captain of the side after Dhoni stepped down from his post, only for the veteran wicket-keeper batter to be re-appointed as the skipper midway through their campaign. CSK endured a below-par run in IPL 2022 as they failed to make it to the playoffs for only the second time in their history. It was an abysmal campaign for the four-time champions as they managed only four wins in 14 games to finish a disappointing seventh. Jadeja was handed over the baton by Dhoni ahead of the start of the season and expectations were high from the all-rounder ahead of his debut captaincy stint. However, CSK got off to a horrid start and managed only two wins in their first eight games before Dhoni replaced Jadeja. Also Read: WATCH - Rahul Dravid hilariously avoids 'four-letter word that starts with s' in presser ahead of Pakistan game Despite the captaincy change, CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs. Jadeja, on the other hand, played only two games under Dhoni before he was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury and is reportedly not in good terms with the CSK management anymore after he was sacked from captaincy. While there were rumours that CSK might hand over the captaincy to Jadeja in order to pacify the situation or find a new successor for Dhoni, the franchise CEO there will be no changes as far as the 2023 season is concerned. “There is no change in our stance. We never said that there will be a change,” Viswanathan was quoted as saying by Insidesport. Also Read: I really want Virat Kohli to score 100 centuries and break Sachin Tendulkar's record: Shoaib Akhtar Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in the history of the competition having guided CSK to four IPL titles, including their last triumph in 2021. CSK have qualified for playoffs in eleven seasons out of twelve when Dhoni has been the full-time captain of the side.

MS Dhoni will continue leading Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023, confirms CSK CEO