IPL 2024: MS Dhoni out of the match against Delhi Capitals?: Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has won five trophies for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has handed over the captaincy of the franchise to young batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad just before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. End of season. Has hinted at his possible retirement. And now news is coming that Dhoni will not be a part of the match against Delhi Capitals on March 31.
Dhoni repeatedly skipped practice sessions before CSK match against Delhi. Meanwhile, the team's young wicketkeeper Aravelly Avneesh practiced wicketkeeping on Saturday, March 30.
After retiring from international cricket in August 2020, Dhoni's entire focus is on IPL. Despite rumors of retirement after a knee injury last year, the World Cup-winning captain has decided to play for the Super Kings in IPL 2024, showing his dedication to the yellow jersey.
After Dhoni, Aravali Avneesh is the only wicketkeeper in the CSK team. The other batsman of the team who can do wicketkeeping – Devon Conway is already out of the tournament due to injury. The left-handed batsman is expected to miss the opening matches of the season after suffering a thumb injury during New Zealand's T20 series against Australia last month.
Avneesh was part of the Indian team that reached the final of the Under-19 World Cup 2024. CSK had bought Avnish Aravali in the auction for Rs 20 lakh. The 18-year-old wicketkeeper batsman joined the team as a wicketkeeper after playing only two List-A games. The left-handed batsman scored just one run in his List A career at a disappointing average of 0.50.
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