Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni landed here on Wednesday evening to take part in the team’s training camp for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The former India captain will have to serve a five-day quarantine period before getting down to business.
CSK tweeted a picture of Dhoni at the airport: “Thalai-Vaa! Smile with the Mass(k) on! Super Night!”
Former India batsman Ambati Rayudu also reached Chennai on Wednesday while the Tamil Nadu players in the squad will be joining a little later. “First #Dencoming of the summer from across the border is Manavaadu Bahubali!!! #Yellove #WhistlePodu,” CSK posted with a photo of Rayudu.
CSK finished seventh in IPL 2020 held in the UAE. They have since bolstered the squad by getting batsman Robin Uthappa in a deal with Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Moeen Ali in last month’s auction.
“Yeah...the camp is likely to start from March 9. Whoever is available would take part in the training sessions,” CSK chief executive Kasi Viswanathan said. “The players will undergo five-day quarantine before they start training. Also, they will have to return three negative tests.”