Franchises in the Indian Premier League will be looking forward to the major auction in 2022 to bolster their rosters. Every team will make an effort to choose its players wisely. Chennai Super Kings have a history of retaining its core players. CSK kept its major players in the final mega auction in 2018 and went on to win the title that year. The big auction in 2022, on the other hand, will be different because most CSK players are above 30. CSK has been led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni for all 12 seasons that the team has competed in the IPL.
A sportsman’s career always lasts roughly 10-20 years. After retiring from cricket, a large number of players have pursued other pursuits. While some players, like Gautam Gambhir and Mohammad Azharuddin, have chosen to enter politics, others, such as Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri, have chosen to serve the sport by becoming coaches.
For a gifted player like Dhoni, the possibilities are endless. Dhoni has the potential to mentor a variety of teams. One may yet hope that he would pass on his cricketing knowledge to India’s future players. The future generations have a right to learn from Indian cricket’s most successful skipper.
Even now, in Indian cricket, the issue of whether MS Dhoni would return as a coach after a few years agitates the hearts of cricket fans. Captain Cool will respond when the moment is appropriate.
Kolkata Knight Riders
MS Dhoni has a strong cricketing mind and excellent leadership capabilities, both of which appear to be essential traits in a good coach. Given MS Dhoni’s undying love for cricket, one would expect him to continue contributing to the game even after retirement. If Dhoni becomes a mentor, Kolkata Knight Riders should do everything to sign the former Indian captain. Even though Kolkata Knight Riders have won IPL before, they are not the same team as before. They have been struggling of late and Dhoni can help them regain their form. Things haven’t gone according to plan for the Kolkata Knight Riders after an outstanding start to the season. KKR have struggled to live up to their potential for a while now. This year they’ve failed in both the batting and bowling departments. The Knight Riders are 7th in the points table with 5 losses after 7 games. A mentor like MS Dhoni can help them get back to their winning ways. KKR is missing a leader figure in the squad and Dhoni can fill that role perfectly and also guide the captain.
Chennai Super Kings
When MS Dhoni eventually hangs up his boots after the IPL, it’s tough to envision him distancing himself from cricket and all the attention that surrounds the sport in our nation. Dhoni has a strong connection to cricket, and it is reasonable to expect that his relationship with the game will continue once he retires from the IPL. He might join Chennai Super Kings as a player-mentor before moving on to the international stage with India. Dhoni knows Chennai in and out and is loved by every single CSK supporter. Dhoni is incomplete without CSK and it won’t be an exaggeration to say that CSK are incomplete without him. The former Indian captain could continue his story with CSK as a mentor after his retirement. Dhoni will be able to continue his influence on the CSK squad and with his knowledge and experience, success is guaranteed for Chennai.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Before the IPL 2021 was postponed, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won five of their first seven games. Their bowlers and their performances may be attributed to their success. Glenn Maxwell’s induction as a batsman was a wonderful choice by the management. He had an early impact at number three in the middle order, and having Virat Kohli and AB De Villiers below him has given him the opportunity to play freely. RCB has a strong leader in Virat Kohli and the squad is also very talented. Despite this, they have never won the IPL. A mentor like Dhoni can be the one missing piece of the puzzle for RCB in their quest for their first-ever IPL trophy. With Dhoni’s experience and Virat Kohli’s talent, RCB can become a genuine title contender.
