Chennai Super Kings fans had to endure a couple of blows last week. First, they suffered a close defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals at home. And then head coach Stephen Fleming’s press interaction after the game was no less startling.
Fleming, during the presser, conveyed that Chennai skipper MS Dhoni is “nursing a knee injury.”
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The injury update soon created a buzz on social media. Triggering speculations about Dhoni’s uncertain future in the IPL, a video has now gone viral on Twitter.
In the clip, the legendary skipper is apparently seen limping while boarding a bus. The video, quite understandably, became a big talking point and many fans wanted to know more.
Our hero is getting old. Sad scenes as we see fastest runner between wicket is limping like this. And still he's giving his more than 100%, that's definitely inspiring ????❤️????????#MSDhoni • @msdhoni • #WhistlePodu • @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/9WfsscnlrV— TELUGU MSDIANS????™ (@TeluguMSDians) April 17, 2023
While a section of social media felt that Dhoni should take rest immediately, others suggested that he is still fit enough to showcase his exploits.
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One crestfallen fan felt that Mahi is going to make his final IPL appearance this time.
These things are scaring me….Seems like it is surely Mahi's Last IPL..He did not want to miss any match..just to make his fans happy….#MSDhoni????— Ashu 4316 (@Ashu04037) April 17, 2023
Some advised it’s time that Dhoni should be rested for a few games.
Give him rest for few matches— Mayank Tiwari???????????????? (@Mayanktcool) April 17, 2023
He should rest, just can't bear watching him like this ???? https://t.co/6DxfLXKLpf— Ananya (@TheCricBird) April 17, 2023
That knee looks really bad. Just take rest man. Don't want to risk not playing the entire season. https://t.co/I5wmO9Z5Wf— Manya (@CSKian716) April 17, 2023
Take rest ???? https://t.co/2muvXU37df— Pranav Keerthi (@pranavRCB) April 17, 2023
This Twitter user, however, believes that Dhoni can still continue to enthrall his fans with his power-packed batting.
Still he can play his vintage shots and makeing crores of people believe in him ????pic.twitter.com/rV0LqOQ5mg— ச_ᴺᵀᴴᴼ_ஷ் ???? (@hyped_for_leo) April 17, 2023
Lavishing praise on the World Cup-winning skipper, this person wrote, “The captain and his dedication are inspiring.”
The captain and his dedication is inspiring. https://t.co/SrJbfAEoZe— Prakash Raj (@1046PRT) April 17, 2023
With 21 runs needed to win off the final over against RR, Dhoni slammed two sixes off Sandeep Sharma. However, CSK fell agonisingly short of the target by three runs.
Chasing a target of 176, Chennai Super Kings lost their opening batter- Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over of the contest. Dhoni scored an unbeaten 32 off 17 balls.
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With two wins and as many defeats, Chennai currently claim the sixth spot in the IPL 2023 standings.
After suffering a defeat in the season-opener, the four-time IPL winners did script a resounding comeback by recording two back-to-back victories.
In their next match, Chennai Super Kings will be up against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.
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