The internet was abuzz with a heartwarming video of MS Dhoni, celebrating the 75th Republic Day at his farmhouse in Ranchi. The video, which quickly went viral, was shared by his wife, Sakshi Dhoni, and featured the legendary sportsman proudly standing next to the Indian flag at their residence.
Dhoni is set to make a comeback for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan mentioned that only Dhoni himself can answer the question of whether This would be Dhoni’s last edition, maintaining the suspense among fans over his future in the coming seasons.
Having undergone knee surgery in early June, Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The player is expected to return to fitness well before IPL 2024. According to Viswanathan, « He is progressing well, training in the gym and will likely resume net training in the next 10 days. »
Adding to the fans’ excitement, the video emerged amid news of Dhoni’s planned return to the cricket field for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. He is expected to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as They aim to defend their title and win a record sixth IPL trophy.
The announcement followed speculation he would retire after CSK’s 2023 win, but Dhoni has vowed to return, fueled by overwhelming support from fans across the country.
CSK made strategic moves during the IPL Players Auction in Dubai on December 19 to ensure their title defense. Led by MS Dhoni, the team acquired six players, with New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell being the main buy at Rs 14 crore. The surprise came with the acquisition of uncapped Indian hitter Sameer Rizvi for Rs 8.4 crore. Additionally, CSK retained Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur after his release from KKR.
The annual Republic Day parade at the iconic India Gate in Delhi was graced by French President Emmanuel Macron as a special guest, highlighting the global recognition of this auspicious occasion.
