According to the report, 44-year-old Dhoni had suffered a calf strain during training. After this, instead of traveling with the team, he remained rehabbing in Chennai. Earlier it was believed that he would miss only the first two weeks of matches, but now there are indications that his absence could last longer.
Dhoni will return at the end of April
If the new timeline proves correct, then Dhoni could miss at least 5 matches. This could also include a high-voltage match against Mumbai Indians on April 23. This change is very important for CSK, because Dhoni’s absence of two weeks was easy to manage, but staying out till the end of April could have a big impact on the team’s strategy.
Dhoni has been struggling with fitness since last season.
Dhoni has been struggling with fitness for the last few seasons and his role in batting was also limited. In such a situation, the team was already in a transition phase. Now his long absence could force Chennai Super Kings to rely more on their new players and leadership.
According to the team management, Sanju Samson can handle the responsibility of wicketkeeping while the pressure of captaincy will be on Rituraj Gaikwad. Coach Stephen Fleming and senior players will also play an important role in managing the team in this period.
Dhoni’s absence is not just the absence of a player, but also affects the team’s experience and strategy. The confidence that the team gets from his presence on the field will not be easy to compensate.
At present, the biggest challenge before CSK is how it handles this initial setback. If Dhoni returns only in late April, the team will have to make a strong start to the season without its biggest star.
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