Dhoni playing his last IPL game for CSK tonight? Definitely Not, reckons Gavaskar

Kolkata: Chennai Super Kings started IPL 2022 with the hopes of defending their title but it wasn't meant to be their season. The four-time champions - who are one of the most consistent sides in the history of the league - didn't even make it to the playoffs this year.

As CSK come out to play their last final game in the most exciting IPL season, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar hopes this isn't the last time their inspirational captain MS Dhoni steps into the middle for the Yellow Brigade.

CSK face Rajasthan Royals in their last league encounter in IPL. Gavaskar, like millions of CSK fans, believes Dhoni will definitely don the CSK yellow in the next season and claimed the former Indian cricketer's intensity on the pitch remains the same.

Speaking on 'Cricket Live' on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "Look at the way he's played this season. He's still keen and enthusiastic about the game. When you are not sure about your future you tend to lose your intensity on the pitch. But we've seen him running between the overs from one end to the other keenly, he's still fit and taking those quick singles and doubles while batting. All this only hints that 'Definitely Not' (laughs)."

Gavaskar also claimed that if at all it is Dhoni's last game in the IPL then the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman should bat higher in the order and draw curtains to an illustrious career on a terrific note.

Gavaskar said, "Dhoni said that he'll be seen in the CSK yellow next year, whether as a player or as support staff we don't know yet. But if it is the last time (we are going to see him play for the franchise), I hope he bats up in the order to give us something to remember, just like that six (he hit) on April 2 2011." (UNI)