MS Dhoni is lately dropping hints of the possible participation in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan recently mentioned that he is eager to see MS Dhoni come back and play for CSK.
Dhoni To Give A Decision On His IPL Future
Dhoni would likely meet the CSK management on October 31 to discuss player retention, one of the key decisions set to be made before the deadline. It is a discussion that comes at a pivotal time as discussions about his playing future are rife, especially after fans and analysts alike continue to ruminate on whether this might be his last season with the team.
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Who’ll Fill In The Shoes For Dhoni? The Next Wicket-Keeper Batter For CSK
With the debate over Dhoni’s role still rife, the CSK franchise has now apparently begun the hunt for a new wicket-keeper to reinforce the ranks. Indian Express now carries a report claiming the franchise is looking at Rishabh Pant in seriousness with the recent cryptic post shared by him regarding potential entry into the IPL auction. This introduces a whole different flavor to the story because Pant’s inclusion would almost entirely alter CSK’s composition, especially since the team is moving ahead of Dhoni’s command in the near future.
CSK Eager To Rope In Rishabh Pant If He Comes In Auction Pool
“In case Rishabh Pant comes into the auction pool, there is a strong possibility that all of it could change with the franchise being linked as one of India wicketkeeper’s potential new destination. CSK are in for a major overhaul with an eye on the future,” the report claimed
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Rishabh Pant has been excellent in IPL, he has scored 3284 runs in 111 matches. This includes one century and 18 half centuries. He has an average of 35.31 with the strike rate of 148.93.
