MS Dhoni, CSK vs SRH: So far in IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has presented a great batting display. Chennai has played five matches this season, MS Dhoni has appeared in all the matches. At the same time, the team will play its sixth match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 21 April, Friday. CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni can rest in this match. A video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which Dhoni is seen helping Dwayne Conway with wicketkeeping.
According to the video going viral, it is being speculated that if Dhoni does not play against Hyderabad, then Dwayne Conway will play the role of a wicketkeeper in his place. Dhoni has been struggling with his knee injury almost since the beginning of the IPL. After the match played against Rajasthan, Dhoni was also seen staggering, which means he was having trouble walking. However, despite this, he was seen playing in the match against RCB.
Who will captain?
On the other hand, if we talk about the captaincy of the team in Dhoni's absence, then all-rounder Ben Stokes can handle this responsibility. Stokes' return from the next match is considered almost certain. In such a situation, he can handle the command of the team.
Franchisees will not want to take risk
Chennai has registered 3 wins in the five matches played so far. At the same time, all the matches that happen after this will be important. In such a situation, the franchise would not want to take any kind of risk regarding Dhoni, so Dhoni can rest in the next match.
The team can use Dhoni as an impact player. Dhoni can get on the field only for batting. Although this is also expected less. It is being speculated that he can take a rest from the next match.