MS Dhoni Set To Create Historical past With 300 T20 Dismissals (Supply: BCCI/IPL)
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- MS Dhoni stepped down as CSK captain.
- Dhoni can create historical past in IPL 2024.
- He wants 4 catches or stumpings to achieve 300 dismissals.
The highlight might be on veteran MS Dhoni who stepped down as captain on eve of the IPL 2024 opener towards RCB on the Chepauk Stadium on Friday. Dhoni led CSK to 5 IPL titles however determined at hand over the baton to Ruturaj Gaikwad for the upcoming season, dropping a significant trace about IPL retirement.
The choice to relinquish captaincy has given rise to a world of speculations about his position in IPL 2024. Dhoni is conscious of his shortcomings as a batsman lately thus batted for under a handful of deliveries within the final season the place he tried to hit as many sixes as potential. Dhoni almost certainly will observe the identical template in IPL 2024.
Dhoni is well-known for his management abilities and batting exploits, however he additionally is without doubt one of the greatest wicketkeepers on this planet. Dhoni tops the charts of most dismissals in IPL, having accounted for 180 wickets, together with 138 catches and 42 stumpings.
Dhoni Nearing Large Wicketkeeping Report
In the meantime, Dhoni is on the verge of making an enormous T20 wicketkeeping data. If Dhoni can pull off 4 dismissals in IPL 2024, he’ll change into the primary wicketkeeper on this planet to finish 300 dismissals in T20 cricket. Dhoni already tops the charts of most dismissals in T20 cricket, with 209 catches and 87 stumpings to his title. He’s adopted by fellow Indian Dinesh Karthik, who has 276 dismissals to his title. Pakistan’s Kamran Akmal is third with 274 dismissals.
MS Dhoni To Retire After IPL 2024?
MS Dhoni’s resolution to step down as CSK captain has nearly confirmed Dhoni’s retirement from IPL after the present season. At 42, Dhoni isn’t getting any youthful and he has achieved all the pieces in life. After main CSK to an IPL win within the final season, Dhoni stated that it was the most effective time for him to retire however he’ll play another season to thank the followers for his or her love and help.
CSK’s Enjoying XI vs RCB
In the meantime, CSK have been rocked by harm blows to Devon Cownay and Matheesha Pathirana. Within the absence of Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, who performed at No.3 in IPL 2023, is more likely to be promoted as an opener. Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali and MS Dhoni will observe the openers. Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, and Deepak Chahar would be the all-rounders whereas Mukesh Choudhary ought to be the specialist pacer.
