“Can’t wait for the new season and the new ‘role’. Stay tuned!,” Dhoni posted on Facebook.
The post did not specify whether the reference to the ‘new season’ pertained to the IPL 2024 edition.However, Dhoni’s mention of a ‘new role’ quickly went viral within minutes, creating widespread anticipation and curiosity among fans.
CSK will open their campaign in IPL 2024 in a high-stakes clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Dhoni, who has led his team to five IPL titles, has not played any competitive cricket since their triumphant campaign last year.
Shortly after winning IPL 2023, Dhoni flew to Mumbai to undergo left knee surgery at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, after being troubled by it for the entire season, including wearing a brace while taking a lap of the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
In IPL 2023, Dhoni batted mainly at number seven and eight, by amassing 104 runs at an eye-catching strike-rate of 182.45 in 12 innings. It is yet to be known when Dhoni will join CSK pre-season camp, which began in Chennai on March 2.
Under Dhoni, India had won two World Cups and a Champions Trophy besides reaching the top of ICC Test rankings for the first time.
Dhoni was recently spotted with his wife Sakshi in Jamnagar on Friday when he attended the pre-wedding function of Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Indian business tycoon Mukesh Ambani.
