Former India skipper and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise skipper MS Dhoni today underwent knee surgery at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Dhoni was struggling with his knee injury throughout the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League.
M.S Dhoni successfully led Chennai Super Kings to clinch their fifth IPL title in the ultimate final against Gujarat Titans on Monday. The heavyweight clash took place at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Upon the completion of the final, Dhoni flew straight away to Mumbai in order to consult a specialist doctor.
Dhoni reportedly consulted renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala to perform knee surgery. Pardiwala is also on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical panel and he has performed multiple surgeries on popular Indian cricketers including Rishabh Pant.
A top CSK source addressed the media and confirmed that Dhoni has undergone surgery. Furthermore, he stated that he is doing fine and will be discharged in a day or two. Dhoni is currently resting for a few days and his extensive rehabilitation will start soon. Dhoni will soon become fit and be back on the field.
Dhoni’s Medical Reports Would Determine His Participation in IPL 2024 After He Underwent Surgery
Dhoni is currently aged 41 and will likely take medical advice regarding featuring in the 2024 edition of IPL. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan also confirmed Dhoni’s surgery. He stated that, “I spoke to him after the operation. I cannot explain what the surgery is about but we have been told it is a keyhole surgery. He sounded fine in our conversation.”
It is possible that Dhoni’s decision to play in IPL will be ascertained after reports on his injury will be out. The IPL mini-auction will take place in December. The CSK management will likely take a call on Dhoni’s inclusion after seeking his plans of playing in the edition.
Earlier, after CSK lifted the 5th title, Dhoni had said that he would like to come back to play his last season in IPL 2024. He stated that it would be a token of gift for how his fans showered love on him across all states and the stadium CSK played during IPL 2023.
