The stage is firmly set for the coming season of the Indian Premier League, which is starting in exactly a month from now – March 22. This is promising to be one of the keenly anticipated seasons in recent years.
The reason behind this elevated hype on the upcoming season is the narrative that it could be the farewell season of Dhoni as a player.
There are several media reports and also valid theories that this could very well be the last and final season of Dhoni as a player in the IPL, considering his age factor and also fitness regime.
Unless something miraculous happens, Dhoni could very well, be announcing his retirement towards the end of this season.
However, in terms of team composition and actual chance at the IPL trophy, Chennai Super Kings as far behind its competitors. If anything Chennai can be termed as one of the least favourite sides for the title this year.
It is a fact that Chennai has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL and has consistently proven its doubters wrong. But this time, the composition of other teams is just too strong for this Chennai-based franchise.
We have Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians who are looking in elite condition in terms of team compositions and match factors. Then we have Kolkata Knight Riders and also Rajasthan Royals, which come in the second tier of strength.
Chennai simply does not have the bite or Star value to put up a serious fight for the title this year. So, despite the standing narrative, that this will be the farewell season of Dhoni which makes it all the more special, CSK is not likely to project any significant impact on the title run this time around.
