MS Dhoni greeted with warm reception from fans in CSK’s first training session

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday received a rousing reception at the the M A Chidambaram Stadium during his first training session with Chennai Super Kings ahead of his much-anticipated return to action in the Indian Premier League (IPL). (Source: PTI)

CSK Skipper MS Dhoni during the practice session (Source: PTI)

Chants of "Dhoni, Dhoni...." were heard as he entered the M A Chidambaram Stadium and he obliged his fans with some big hits during the net session. (Source: PTI)

Dhoni returned to training amid never-ending speculation on his career, which has been on hold since last year''s ODI World Cup. (Source: PTI)

CSK Skipper MS Dhoni with teammates during the practice session (Source: PTI)

Dhoni has not played since the World Cup semifinal loss to New Zealand last year and has maintained a stoic silence on what his next move would be. He was dropped from the BCCI's list of centrally contracted players in January. (Source: PTI)

This year's IPL begins with CSK taking on defending champions Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on March 29. (Source: PTI)