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The first match of IPL 2024 will be played between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai Super Kings equaled Mumbai Indians' record by winning their fifth IPL title last season. These are the two teams to win the trophy five times in the history of IPL. This season is going to be very emotional for the fans of MS Dhoni because this could be the last season of the CSK captain. However, Irfan Pathan believes that this season is going to be difficult for MS Dhoni.
According to Irfan Pathan, when the Chennai Super Kings team goes in search of the sixth title in the upcoming season, there will be many challenges in front of it. Pathan said that the bowling of Chennai Super Kings could be a matter of concern. Because Deepak Chahar is returning from injury and Mathisha Pathirana's form is not good. Devon Conway is also injured. Pathan said that injuries to key players make the challenge difficult for the management and the captain.
Irfan Pathan told Star Sports, “This time Deepak Chahar is returning from injury. Pathirana's performance has not been good for Sri Lanka, his form is not good. Conway is also injured. Now if three or four players are injured or are not in form, then the challenge of team management becomes more difficult. So there is a challenge for Dhoni but since we know Dhoni is a mastermind, he will do something and manage as he does every year.
Meanwhile, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised MS Dhoni and praised him for getting the best out of the players. He said, “Whoever joins the team, his performance will automatically improve.” You can talk about Tushar Deshpande, Ajinkya Rahane's performance, especially in the final. I can say that these are the players who do not have a good record in IPL but when they go to Dhoni and Chennai, I am surprised to see them.