Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has begun preparations for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Meanwhile, the BCCI has already announced the full schedule of IPL 2022 and CSK will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the tournament opener.

Dhoni along with a few other cricketers landed in Surat on March 2 and underwent mandatory isolation before commencing their training on Sunday. The 40-year-old hasn’t had any game time since he led CSK to the illustrious title in IPL 2021 in Dubai.

A couple of days into training, MS Dhoni was spotted hitting the ball from the middle of the bat. In a video that went viral on social media, the former Indian captain was seen hitting a one-handed six in the nets.

Watch the clip here:

One handed six @msdhoni 🥵🥵 pic.twitter.com/DkO6X7CDcx

— DIPTI MSDIAN (@Diptiranjan_7) March 7, 2022

The video went viral within moments with fans sharing the clip more than 5 lakh times.

Meanwhile, IPL 2022 is expected to be the last season for MS Dhoni, who called time on his international career two years back. CSK will hope the celebrated cricketer steps down winning the trophy for the fifth time.

Speaking of personal performance, Dhoni didn’t had a bright time with the bat in the last season and also his wicket-keeping has taken a beating due to the growing age. However, his technical acumen and presence of mind was spot on that guided CSK to the title.

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Ireland’s Joshua Little to join CSK as a net bowler

Ireland’s Josh Little will be part of the CSK as a net bowler ahead of IPL 2022, Cricket Ireland confirmed. It will be a life-changing experience for the 22-year-old cricketer, sharing the dressing room with the whos who of the sport.

The youngster also played in the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, where he was Ireland’s best bowler in the final. He picked up 4-1-17-2 against the UAE, albeit in a losing cause. The 22-year old took seven wickets in five games at 16.71, maintaining an economy rate of 5.85.

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