IPL 2021: WATCH-MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings Practice Full Swing
As the team sweats it out in the nets, the official social media handle of the CSK franchise has ensured to actively update the side’s fans with all the current happening straight from the ground.
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- Updated: March 18, 2021, 3:39 PM IST

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have started training for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2021 (IPL 2021) season, starting April 9. Skipper MS Dhoni along with the rest of the squad have been grinding at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.The three-time champions returned to the nets after the players and rest of the staff in the contingent cleared their RT-PCR tests during the mandatory quarantine period. India is set to host the 14th edition of the cash-rich league from April onwards. Captain Cool will try to plot a comeback for the yellow army from the nadir.
As the team sweats it out in the nets, the official social media handle of the CSK franchise has ensured to actively update the side’s fans with all the current happening straight from the ground.Yesterday, the CSK Twitter page shared a photo of Dhoni aka Thala, swinging his bat in the nets. Wishing fans a good morning, the post was captioned, “To start well is great and to finish strong is epic! Super Morning Lions!! #WhistlePodu #Yellove”
To start well is great and to finish strong 💪 is epic! Super Morning Lions!! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁 💛 pic.twitter.com/eARNp5moqk
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 17, 2021
Another post shared by CSK Twitter gave a sneak peek of all the live action.
Super mode on 🏏 and nets off!!! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/OsHygMy05r
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 17, 2021
MS Dhoni is not only considered one of the quickest men behind the stumps, he is widely regarded as one of the most revered sportspersons in the world. In a picture shared online, we get to see the former international’s masterclass. Not just fans, his teammates are evidently seen in awe of the cricket great.
Massterclass 🤩!!#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/kMaeRoF0Od
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 17, 2021
A video shared online shows a padded-up Dhoni walking from the pavilion to the crease. A nostalgic moment for the lovers of the game and his fans. The 39-year-old is captured in ‘Now and Then’ video ahead of practice.
The King 👑 and his #Anbuden Kingdom 🏟️ !! Memoirs of #Yellove when the whistles roared! #WhistlePodu 💛 🦁 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/TeDbwQbvzA
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 17, 2021
CSK will have Suresh Raina aka Chinna Thala donning the yellow jersey in the forthcoming edition. He opted out from the season, last year citing personal reasons. The former international is yet to join his fellow teammates in the nets. He was slated to join the training camp on March 15 but will be available only after March 24.
Team Rankings
Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
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1 | England | 6877 | 275 |
2 | Australia | 6800 | 272 |
3 | India | 10186 | 268 |
4 | Pakistan | 7516 | 259 |
5 | South Africa | 5047 | 252 |
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