Dhoni to start training for IPL-13 from March 2

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will start his training here from March 2 along with or players ahead of season-13 of Indian Premier League (IPL).

38-year old Dhoni, whose future in game has been a subject of intense speculation since ICC 50-over World Cup in June-July last year, will start training at M A Chidambaram stadium for upcoming IPL.

IPL 2020 begins with a match between CSK and defending champion Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29.

According to CSK CEO K S Viswanathan, Dhoni will be training with players who are available as full preparatory camp of team begins on March 19.

Former India captain Dhoni is expected to practice for a couple of weeks with likes of Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu among ors. He would n take a break before returning, sources said.

Raina and Rayudu have been training here for past three weeks or so. Sources said it would help veteran stumper to bond with new players in CSK set-up.

'Thala' as Dhoni is affectionately called by legion of CSK fans would also look to get into groove as he has been away from game for a while w. He had commenced training with Jharkhand team some time back.

Super Kings' practice sessions in last two years had attracted crowds in thousands and with Dhoni set for an early arrival for preparation similar numbers can be expected this time around also.

three-time IPL champion had picked up veteran leggie Piyush Chawla, Aussie pacer Josh Hazelwood, England all-rounder Sam Curran and Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore during auction held in December last.