You can’t imagine CSK without MS Dhoni, but there was a time when CSK wasn’t considering him. Yes, that’s correct. Recently, former India player S. Badrinath opened up in an exclusive interview with InsideSport, sharing behind-the-scenes details. He revealed that CSK was initially looking to bring Virender Sehwag into the team instead of MS Dhoni. However, Sehwag, who had already received an offer from the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), was approached by V.B. Chandrasekhar, the man in charge of buying players for CSK ahead of the inaugural IPL season, who asked him not to accept the offer from Delhi.
Who selected Dhoni for CSK in IPL?
Talking to InsideSport, Badrinath mentioned that ‘I think it was the late Mr. V.B. Chandrasekhar who was instrumental in forming the Chennai Super Kings team. I’m grateful to him; he is the one who signed me. He was the one who opted for Mahendra Singh Dhoni. However, before that, the CSK management was considering Virender Sehwag.’
Will Dhoni Play in IPL 2025?
There have been many clouded doubts, but it looks like the sky is clearing as reports suggest that MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025. In recent weeks, speculation surrounded whether the CSK management was waiting to see how the IPL retention policy would shape up for the 2025 mega auction. However, there is now certainty for CSK that they will retain Dhoni, even if only one or two retentions are allowed.
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