“He Likes To Construct Drama A Bit’: CSK Batting Coach Michael Hussey On MS Dhoni’s Retirement Plans

As IPL 2024 is nearing its conclusion, the speak about MS Dhoni‘s retirement plans can be selecting tempo as soon as once more. Speculations have been rife final yr that Dhoni would name time on his IPL profession however the then Chennai Tremendous Kings captain, as an alternative, expressed need to proceed taking part in for the aspect. Whereas reacting to a query concerning the retirement plans of Dhoni, former CSK batter and its present batting coach Michael Hussey stated that he himself has no concept about it. Hussey gave the assertion whereas talking to Round The Wicket podcast. He added that Dhoni likes to “construct the drama slightly bit as effectively”.

When requested if Dhoni could be again subsequent yr, Hussey stated, “Your guess is nearly as good as mine at this stage.

“He retains his playing cards very, very near his chest. We hope he does maintain going.

“He’s nonetheless batting so effectively. He does put together effectively – he will get into the camp very early and hits lots of balls. He has been in good contact all season actually.”

Dhoni has been coming decrease down the order to bat this season as he’s affected by a knee subject.

“I assume we simply bought to attempt to handle him from the physique aspect of issues. He had a knee surgical procedure after the final season. So he has been managing that from the preliminary stage of the match,” stated Hussey.

“From a private viewpoint, I hope he retains going for an additional couple of years. However we are going to simply have to attend and see. He’s the one one who will make that decision. And he likes to form of construct the drama slightly bit as effectively. So I would not count on a call anytime quickly,” he added.

CSK are nonetheless alive within the race to IPL 2024 playoffs. Their final league match is towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Might 18.