Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar is hoping to see an “emotional” farewell for legendary India wicketkeeper MS Dhoni from Chennai Super Kings’ final home game in the ongoing IPL 2024 season against Rajasthan Royals at the Chepauk.
While the significance of the match holds Chennai’s chances of making to the playoffs this season, their topsy-turvy run have left fans worried about whether the game against RR will be Dhoni’s final IPL appearance.
After guiding Chennai to a amazing and record-equalling fifth IPL title in 2023, Dhoni promised CSK fans that he would return next season as well. And even though there remained uncertainty over his availability for the 2024 edition as he underwent knee surgery later last year, Dhoni completed his rehabilitation and his pre-season camp before joining the Chennai side. The former captain also entertained the fans with some fiery cameo appearances with the bat.
Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the start of today’s match between Chennai and Rajasthan, Gavaskar admitted that he wants to see Dhoni bid adieu to Chepauk in style, by smashing a couple of boundaries and sixes.
“I’d love to see him come and smash a couple of sixes. Obviously that running between the wickets with that leg won’t be there. But it’s going to be emotional, I mean as the match progresses they will know where the match is standing whether CSK is going to win or RR is going to win. I think it is going to be emotional just like when Sachin Tendulkar played his last match at the Wankhede Stadium. I just hope that MSD also goes out on a real high,” said Gavaskar.