CSK's CEO Kasi Viswanathan has cleared the air on MS Dhoni’s future with the franchise and said that the former India skipper will continue playing for another one or two years. Viswanathan further added that the wicket-keeper batsman is totally fit and trains a lot.
“He can continue for another one or two years with CSK. He is fully fit, trains a lot. Don’t see any reason why he should stop. As far we are concerned, we are happy with what he is doing for CSK. It is not just about his captaincy or the fact that he is the guide or a leader as the most experienced player," he told IANS. "We feel he is still good and brings value as a player to the side. He has been a finisher and is doing that for us."
The Chennai franchise has had a pretty successful run under Dhoni’s captaincy after lifting the trophy thrice and looked in good form in the 2021 edition as well it was suspended on May 4 after there were instances of Covid-19 cases within the franchises.
The MS Dhoni-led side was placed at number two spot before the tournament was halted.
In fact, CSK bowling coach L.Balaji and batting coach Mike Hussey had also tested positive for the disease. The IPL 2021 will now resume in September in the UAE.