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MS Dhoni is reportedly planning to make use of lighter bats throughout the IPL 2025 the place he shall be representing Chennai Tremendous Kings.
MS Dhoni has scored 5243 runs from 229 innings of his IPL profession thus far. (BCCI Picture)
Identified for utilizing heavy bats to hit gigantic sixes, the legendary MS Dhoni is reportedly seeking to make use of lighter willows when he takes the sector for Chennai Tremendous Kings on the upcoming IPL 2025. As per a report, 4 bats cricket tools firm from Meerut have been delivered to the legendary India cricketer whose bats may very well be 10-20 grams lighter this season.
“Every bat weighs round 1230 grams with the identical form as earlier than,” The New Indian Specific quoted a supply as saying.
As per the report, Dhoni, when on the peak of his profession, used bats that weighed between 1250 and 1300 grams.
A former teammate of Dhoni says that the two-time world cup successful captain at all times performed with heavier bats in comparison with others.
As per the day by day, with the BCCI now permitting the utilization of MA Chidambaram Stadium, the house venue of CSK, for coaching functions until March 9, Dhoni’s coaching schedule for the IPL 2025 hasn’t been finalised.
Nevertheless, the 43-year-old did practice on the JSCA Worldwide Stadium Advanced in Ranchi.
“He (Dhoni) used to coach on the indoor facility. As there was no staff tenting right here on the venue that point, he was coaching with the bowling machine. He additionally performed a pleasant tennis match on the opening day of a event performed right here,” the publication quoted a Jharkhand State Cricket Affiliation official as saying.
Dhoni has retired from all types of cricket besides IPL.
Forward of IPL 2024, he additionally stepped down as CSK captain with Rituraj Gaikwad succeeding him into the function. Nevertheless, CSK didn’t qualify for the playoffs final 12 months after ending fifth on the factors desk.
Dhoni is without doubt one of the most profitable captains in IPL historical past having gained the title 5 instances.
The IPL 2025 is scheduled to get underway from March 22 when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.
CSK will start their marketing campaign On March 23 in a mouthwatering conflict with Mumbai Indians at dwelling.
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