In the Indian Premier League, MS Dhoni, a former captain of the Indian cricket team, presently captains Chennai Super Kings. Before the Abu Dhabi T10 League’s inaugural season in Abu Dhabi, the league’s head, Shaji Mulk.
He claimed that former India captain MS Dhoni had an effect. Mulk further revealed that they even have plans to get in touch with the retired cricket player. The 41-year-old MS Dhoni has almost a decade of experience as India’s captain and has guided his team to three significant victories, including the ODI and T20 World Cups.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni presently represents Chennai Super Kings and has won four championships. The chairman of the Abu Dhabi T10 League league is thrilled to have him in the 10-over tournament next season because the 16th iteration of the competition may be his final in the financially rewarding league.
“Many Indian players are in touch with us”, Shaji Mulk
“MS Dhoni has a lot of influence on Abu Dhabi T10 League. He advised us before the ahead of the league. As he retires, we will surely approach him,” Abu Dhabi T10 League Chairman Shaji Mulk.
Suresh Raina represented Deccan Gladiators during the current season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Mulk claims that numerous more Indian cricketers are in contact with the organizing committee right now and may potentially take part in the following competition.
Mulk chairman of the Abu Dhabi T10 League claimed that Robin Uthappa, a former cricketer for India and Chennai Super Kings, will participate in the competition the next year. He added that in order to recruit additional players, they need the Indian board’s backing.
He future added. “BCCI regulations allow entry of retired players into the league. Big names like Robin Uthappa will be playing next year. Players like Suresh Raina have already been part of the league. Many Indian players are already part of it and many are in touch with us all we need is BCCI permission.”
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“I ran into MS Dhoni & the entire conversation was around SA20”, Graeme Smith
The approaching first season of South Africa’s top T20 franchise tournament was the topic of conversation when former South Africa captain and SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith recently met MS Dhoni at the airport.
The former captain of India MS Dhoni has experienced his fair share of South African highs and lows. In addition to winning the 2010 Champions League T20 with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the nation, he guided the Men in Blue to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
In the SA20, CSK, which is led by MS Dhoni, submitted the highest offer to buy the Johannesburg-based franchise. Prior to the auction, the management wasted no time in securing the services of people like Faf du Plessis, Romario Shepherd, Maheesh Theeksana, and Gerald Coetzee.
With Stephen Fleming serving as their head coach, the Johannesburg Super Kings have put together a strong team. Eric Simons and former South African and CSK all-rounder Albie Morkel have also joined the team’s coaching staff.