The 33-year-old also believes that performances in the upcoming T20I series will play a crucial role in his world cup selection as he looks to put his best foot forward against the boys in blue

Speaking at a ceremony to mark the silver jubilee of the Thiruvallur District Cricket Association, MS Dhoni said that cricketers should be proud of representing their district as it is the stepping stone to the higher level.

Twitter absolutely erupted as MS Dhoni confirmed that he will be playing IPL 2023.

It won't be the four titles with CSK that define him, it won't be the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 World Cup, or the 2013 Champions Trophy, but the impact he has had on an entire generation

Nayanthara's would-be husband and director Vignesh Sivan is an ardent fan of MS Dhoni and the possibility of the former Indian captain playing a cameo role in the movie is not ruled out.

Post the win against SRH, MS Dhoni threw some light on the events that transpired.

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed the bowlers all over the park on his way to a heartbreaking but brilliantly made 99.

When the four-time title-winning skipper walked out for the toss, the crowd at the MCA Stadium in Pune roared in delight.

Most CSK fans were happy with Dhoni being in-charge again, while some were happy for Jadeja, as he will be able to play freely.

Ravindra Jadeja has relinquished the CSK captaincy to focus more on his game

From Shane Watson to Dwayne Bravo, Kedar Jadhav to Ambati Rayudu, CSK had a man for every occasion.

IPL 2022: From dragging the game to its last breath to keeping calm, and finishing off in his style with a last-ball boundary, all the MS Dhoni touches were pretty much visible during CSK vs MI cricket match.

Rohit Sharma leads the way with 372 T20 matches while MS Dhoni's former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina has played 336 T20 matches.   

Bhanuka Rajapaksa was looking dangerous as he had hit Chris Jordan for a six on the first ball of the over.

Karthik clobbered a six and a four in the first two deliveries of the last over to take RCB home after they were in a spot of bother chasing a tricky target of 129 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday night.

CSK crossed the 130-run mark thanks to Dhoni’s unbeaten 50 off 38 balls (7x4; 1x6) and skipper Ravindra Jadeja’s 26 not out off 28 balls (1x6)

So why did Dhoni decide to quit two days before CSK's first match when no one was complaining if he would lead the side for one more year?

Now that the Indian all-rounder will be taking matters in hand for CSK, let's try to analyse why MS Dhoni is regarded as one of the most successful captains in the history of the cash-rich league.

The IPL 2022 season will be held from March 26-May 29. A total of 70 league matches will be played across four international standard venues in Mumbai and Pune.

Hangargekar was picked up by Chennai Super Kings in the IPL mega auction last week for Rs 1.5 crore.