41-year-old MS Dhoni shows he still has it as he smashes colossal sixes in practice; WATCH

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has begun his preparations for upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). In a video that has gone viral on social media, Dhoni can be seen practicing big hits while padded up in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kit. In video, 41-year-old hits huge sixes and it appears that he has found his mojo with bat ahead of new season of cash-rich league. 

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni smashes sixes in practice

Dhoni started practicing for upcoming season of IPL earlier this month when ar video of 2011 World Cup-winning captain went viral on social media. In video, Dhoni can be seen practicing his shots in nets at Jharkhand Cricket Association Stadium (JSCA) in Ranchi. In ar video that had gone viral recently, Dhoni was seen practicing in nets while wearing his yellow pads and engaging in a batting practice session.

Is IPL 2023 going to be Dhoni's last season as a player?

Dhoni will next be seen in action in IPL 2023 where he will lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) probably for one last season. After conclusion of IPL 2022, Dhoni had said that he wants to play ar season for CSK so that he could give his fans a chance to watch him live before he retires from all forms of game. 

Dhoni took retirement from international cricket after playing semifinal against New Zealand at 2019 Cricket World Cup. Dhoni anunced his retirement a year later on August 15, 2020. He has since played two seasons of IPL, winning one trophy in 2021. Under Dhoni's captaincy, CSK has won four IPL titles and two Champions League trophies overall. 

Meanwhile, key question in everyone's mind is who will replace Dhoni as captain of CSK after he retires from IPL. Chennai acquired England Test captain and all-rounder Ben Stokes in IPL 2023 auction last month. It is rumoured that franchise could project Stokes as Dhoni's successor for next few seasons. 

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