CSK pacer Deepak Chahar gives out huge statement on IPL 2023 being MS Dhoni's last season

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Deepak Chahar has provided a huge update on MS Dhoni following speculations of his retirement from IPL after 2023 edition. re have been reports that 2023 edition of Indian Premier League could be Dhoni's last season as a player. Dhoni had said last year that would play ar season of cash-rich league when asked about his participation following CSK's final match in IPL 2022. 

Deepak Chahar on MS Dhoni's retirement rumours

Chahar commented on speculations, stating that he is unsure if it will be Dhoni's last year, but expressed his desire for former India captain to continue playing. According to Chahar, Dhoni has t made any anuncement regarding his retirement, and it is solely up to him to decide when to retire. Chahar furr added that Dhoni appears to be in good shape, and he anticipates a strong performance from his captain with bat this season.

“ one has said that this would be his final year. At least, he hasn't. Hopefully, he will play more. We don't kw any such thing, we want him to play as much as he can. He kws when to retire, we saw it when he did in Tests and international cricket. one else kws. I just hope he continues to play, it's a privilege to play under him. It has been a dream to play with him. He's in good touch as well, you will see that when he bats in IPL this year,” Chahar told News India Sports.

Dhoni started training for upcoming season of IPL earlier last month. He landed in Chennai two weeks ago to kick-start Chennai Super Kings' preparatory camp. IPL 2023 is scheduled to begin on March 31 with a match between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. 

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. 

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