Speculation swirls as Dhoni hints at ‘new role’ in IPL, asks fans to stay tuned

Last year, the 42-year-old mostly came out to bat towards the fag end of CSK innings.

He has not yet clarified on whether he will captain CSK in IPL 2024.

At the post-match ceremony after winning the final last year, Dhoni was asked if he will retire on a high, but the Ranchi dasher, in his inimitable style, deflected the query by saying that it would amount to taking an easy way out.

He went on to add that he would try to come back next season as CSK captain if his body allowed him.

The wicketkeeper batter, who was spotted at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding celebrations in Jamnagar recently, has not yet arrived at the CSK training camp that got underway in Chennai.

CSK are set to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in their tournament opener on March 22.