'...last phase of my career...': MS Dhoni's cryptic message after CSK's emphatic win over SRH

CSK produced a perfect all-round show, which saw Ravindra Jadeja dazzling with a three-fer and Devon Conway blazing with a brilliant fifty. Batting first SRH posted a lowly total of 134/7 in the stipulated 20 overs, thanks to Jadeja's dominant spell of 3/22. In reply, riding on Conway's spectacular 77 off 57, CSK chased down the target with eight balls to spare.   

With this win CSK are now third on the IPL 2023's points table with eight points riding on four victories in a total of six matches. Meanwhile, SRH are reeling at the ninth spot in the standings with just two wins in six games.

Meanwhile, CSK captain Dhoni gave a cryptic message in the post-match presentation. He said,"Whatever said and done, last phase of my career, important to enjoy it. It feels good to be here. They have given a lot of love and affection. They always stay late to listen to me. You need time to pick his action (Pathirana). We have seen with Malinga - someone who has an awkward action and who is very consistent with line and length - it's difficult to score off him. I was hesitant to bat second. Had the feeling there won't be much dew. Overall the middle overs was the setup. Fast bowlers bowled very well in the last few overs. I always tell them that first preference of field setting is with you. Still they didn't give me best catch. I felt it was a fantastic catch. Long time back I still remember one game - Rahul Dravid was keeping and he caught one like that. Definitely old, can't shy away from that."

The IPL 2023 season could be the last dance of 41-year-old Dhoni as a player. In his farewell season, Dhoni would like to bow out with another IPL title, having already made CSK champions four times.
 

ALSO READ:

CSK vs SRH: Conway-Jadeja starrer Chennai register king-sized victory to pile misery on Sunrisers Hyderabad
Big News: IPL 2023's schedule for playoffs and final announced, these two venues to host big games