IPL 2018: MS Dhoni Attends CSK’s Practice Session, Still Doubtful for Next Tie

Dec 23, 2018 at 12:39 PM

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IPL 2018: MS Dhoni Attends CSK’s Practice Session, Still Doubtful for Next Tie

Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni, joined the team’s practice camp in Pune today (April 19).

He gave practice session a miss in team’s first session on arrival to Pune, and there were doubts over his participation in the game.

Dwayne Bravo, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ranveer SIngh, CSK, KXIP, IPL 2018
MS Dhoni is likely to miss CSK’s next tie. Image Courtesy: BCCI

Though he attended the practice session, there are still doubts whether he would participate in the contest or not?

(Read Here: 3 players who can replace MS Dhoni in playing XI)

If Dhoni is ruled out, CSK will meet a big blow, as they will also need a new captain due to unavailability of Suresh Raina. Dhoni is in doubt for the contest due to the back issue. He suffered back pain during the away game against Kings XI Punjab. Though he batted during the contest with pain and took pain-killers while batting.

Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni batted with pain against Kings XI Punjab. Credit: BCCI

Dhoni batted during the practice session on the eve of the game, but his participation is not yet confirmed. Meanwhile, if Dhoni does not play, then Raina could be hastened into playing XI.

(Read Here: 3 players who can lead CSK in next game in Dhonis absence)

He missed the previous game due to the calf injury and is scheduled to next tie as well.

However, he seems to be fit and might play the game against Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in their next game on April 19 at their second home, Pune. CSK’ s home game had to be shifted out of Chennai due to protest in the state.

The two-time IPL champion team is expected to make some changes in the squad. Dhruv Shorey might walk in to replace Dhoni while a change in bowling department is also expected.

Squad: MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Karn Sharma, Shane Watson, Shardul Thakur, Ambati Rayudu, Murali Vijay, Harbhajan Singh, Faf Du Plessis, Mark Wood, Sam Billings, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Lungisani Ngidi, Asif K M, N Jagadeesan, Kanishk Seth, Monu Singh, Dhruv Shorey, Kshitiz Sharma, Chaitanya Bishnoi, David Willey.

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