MS Dhoni was retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. This led to a huge wave of joy amongst the CSK fans, knowing that their favourite ‘Thala’ will be playing one more season of the IPL.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

However, as seen in the IPL 2023, MS Dhoni struggled a lot with fitness as he played on one knee. He has undergone knee surgery and is still recovering and rehabbing from the procedure. It remains to be seen how match fit <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is before the IPL 2024 begins, given that that is the only cricket Dhoni plays in the year.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

But with the IPL 2024 auction coming up, CSK officials will be thinking of the future after MS Dhoni. They will have their eye out for a few wicketkeeping options to replace the great man, once he’s done with IPL. Therefore, we take a look at three such options CSK can go after in IPL 2024 to be an understudy to Dhoni behind the stumps.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Here are 3 players CSK might target as backups for MS Dhoni in the IPL 2024 auction:<o:p></o:p>

3. Narayan Jagadeesan<o:p></o:p>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1669031536056_Narayan-Jagadeesan-2.jpeg" alt="Narayan Jagadeesan" loading="lazy"><figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Narayan Jagadeesan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/narayan-jagadeesan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narayan Jagadeesan</a>&nbsp;has been one of the most prolific scorers in domestic cricket off late for Tamil Nadu. He was also an understudy to MS Dhoni for quite some time in the CSK franchise before he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders. He played 6 matches, but could score only 89 runs and as a result, was released by KKR for the IPL 2024 auction.<o:p></o:p>

He is a very safe wicketkeeper behind the stumps and has a decent record in T20s, scoring 1195 runs in 59 games with 6 fifties. He has opened the innings and also played as a finisher when needed. Also, MS Dhoni has seen Jagadeesan closely during their time in CSK together which could help Jagadeesan's comeback to CSK.

2. Sam Billings<o:p></o:p>

Sam Billings has been part of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/csk-chennai-super-kings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) as well and in IPL has decent numbers. He has played 30 games and scored 503 runs with a best of 56 and a strike rate of 130. No one can forget his knock in IPL 2018 for CSK when his 23-ball 56 helped the team chase down 203 runs in Chennai.<o:p></o:p>

He left the IPL fold for some time due to England commitments. But with him no longer in plans of the England team in any of the formats, expect CSK to go after Billings once more. He is an excellent keeper, can finish matches, and has leadership qualities as well. These qualities can be handy once MS Dhoni retires. <o:p></o:p>

1. KS Bharat

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664860033962_KS-Bharath.jpeg" alt="KS Bharath" loading="lazy"><figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">KS Bharath. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

KS Bharat has been part of various <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL squads</a>, only to warm the benches. He got his time in the limelight in IPL 2021 for RCB, where he made 191 runs in 8 matches with a match-winning knock of 78. However, he was released by RCB and picked up by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. But with Wriddhiman Saha and Matthew Wade already being the keeping options, Bharat could only play two matches for them.<o:p></o:p>

He has scored 1266 runs in 74 T20 matches, but his strike rate of 110.85 stands out poorly. He has shown a penchant for quick scoring with RCB and is a very reliable keeper. He can do well on the Chepauk's surface behind the stumps, and CSK might use him in the spot of Ambati Rayudu in the middle order.<o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni was retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. This led to a huge wave of joy amongst the CSK fans, knowing that their favourite ‘Thala’ will be playing one more season of the IPL.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
However, as seen in the IPL 2023, MS Dhoni struggled a lot with fitness as he played on one knee. He has undergone knee surgery and is still recovering and rehabbing from the procedure. It remains to be seen how match fit <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is before the IPL 2024 begins, given that that is the only cricket Dhoni plays in the year.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
But with the IPL 2024 auction coming up, CSK officials will be thinking of the future after MS Dhoni. They will have their eye out for a few wicketkeeping options to replace the great man, once he’s done with IPL. Therefore, we take a look at three such options CSK can go after in IPL 2024 to be an understudy to Dhoni behind the stumps.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Here are 3 players CSK might target as backups for MS Dhoni in the IPL 2024 auction:<o:p></o:p></h3>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Narayan Jagadeesan<o:p></o:p></h3>
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<figcaption data-gramm="false">Narayan Jagadeesan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/narayan-jagadeesan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narayan Jagadeesan</a>&nbsp;has been one of the most prolific scorers in domestic cricket off late for Tamil Nadu. He was also an understudy to MS Dhoni for quite some time in the CSK franchise before he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders. He played 6 matches, but could score only 89 runs and as a result, was released by KKR for the IPL 2024 auction.<o:p></o:p>
He is a very safe wicketkeeper behind the stumps and has a decent record in T20s, scoring 1195 runs in 59 games with 6 fifties. He has opened the innings and also played as a finisher when needed. Also, MS Dhoni has seen Jagadeesan closely during their time in CSK together which could help Jagadeesan's comeback to CSK.  
<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Sam Billings<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Sam Billings has been part of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/csk-chennai-super-kings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) as well and in IPL has decent numbers. He has played 30 games and scored 503 runs with a best of 56 and a strike rate of 130. No one can forget his knock in IPL 2018 for CSK when his 23-ball 56 helped the team chase down 203 runs in Chennai.<o:p></o:p>
He left the IPL fold for some time due to England commitments. But with him no longer in plans of the England team in any of the formats, expect CSK to go after Billings once more. He is an excellent keeper, can finish matches, and has leadership qualities as well. These qualities can be handy once MS Dhoni retires. <o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. KS Bharat</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664860033962_KS-Bharath.jpeg" alt="KS Bharath" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption data-gramm="false">KS Bharath. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
KS Bharat has been part of various <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL squads</a>, only to warm the benches. He got his time in the limelight in IPL 2021 for RCB, where he made 191 runs in 8 matches with a match-winning knock of 78. However, he was released by RCB and picked up by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. But with Wriddhiman Saha and Matthew Wade already being the keeping options, Bharat could only play two matches for them.<o:p></o:p>
He has scored 1266 runs in 74 T20 matches, but his strike rate of 110.85 stands out poorly. He has shown a penchant for quick scoring with RCB and is a very reliable keeper. He can do well on the Chepauk's surface behind the stumps, and CSK might use him in the spot of Ambati Rayudu in the middle order.<o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni was retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. This led to a huge wave of joy amongst the CSK fans, knowing that their favourite ‘Thala’ will be playing one more season of the IPL.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
However, as seen in the IPL 2023, MS Dhoni struggled a lot with fitness as he played on one knee. He has undergone knee surgery and is still recovering and rehabbing from the procedure. It remains to be seen how match fit <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/ms-dhoni/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MS Dhoni</a> is before the IPL 2024 begins, given that that is the only cricket Dhoni plays in the year.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
But with the IPL 2024 auction coming up, CSK officials will be thinking of the future after MS Dhoni. They will have their eye out for a few wicketkeeping options to replace the great man, once he’s done with IPL. Therefore, we take a look at three such options CSK can go after in IPL 2024 to be an understudy to Dhoni behind the stumps.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Here are 3 players CSK might target as backups for MS Dhoni in the IPL 2024 auction:<o:p></o:p></h3>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">3. Narayan Jagadeesan<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1669031536056_Narayan-Jagadeesan-2.jpeg" alt="Narayan Jagadeesan" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">Narayan Jagadeesan (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/narayan-jagadeesan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Narayan Jagadeesan</a>&nbsp;has been one of the most prolific scorers in domestic cricket off late for Tamil Nadu. He was also an understudy to MS Dhoni for quite some time in the CSK franchise before he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders. He played 6 matches, but could score only 89 runs and as a result, was released by KKR for the IPL 2024 auction.<o:p></o:p>
He is a very safe wicketkeeper behind the stumps and has a decent record in T20s, scoring 1195 runs in 59 games with 6 fifties. He has opened the innings and also played as a finisher when needed. Also, MS Dhoni has seen Jagadeesan closely during their time in CSK together which could help Jagadeesan's comeback to CSK.  
<h3 class="MsoNormal">2. Sam Billings<o:p></o:p></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Sam-Billings.jpg" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true"></figcaption>
</figure>
Sam Billings has been part of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/csk-chennai-super-kings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) as well and in IPL has decent numbers. He has played 30 games and scored 503 runs with a best of 56 and a strike rate of 130. No one can forget his knock in IPL 2018 for CSK when his 23-ball 56 helped the team chase down 203 runs in Chennai.<o:p></o:p>
He left the IPL fold for some time due to England commitments. But with him no longer in plans of the England team in any of the formats, expect CSK to go after Billings once more. He is an excellent keeper, can finish matches, and has leadership qualities as well. These qualities can be handy once MS Dhoni retires. <o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">1. KS Bharat</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664860033962_KS-Bharath.jpeg" alt="KS Bharath" loading="lazy">
<figcaption data-gramm="false" wt-ignore-input="true">KS Bharath. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
KS Bharat has been part of various <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL squads</a>, only to warm the benches. He got his time in the limelight in IPL 2021 for RCB, where he made 191 runs in 8 matches with a match-winning knock of 78. However, he was released by RCB and picked up by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. But with Wriddhiman Saha and Matthew Wade already being the keeping options, Bharat could only play two matches for them.<o:p></o:p>
He has scored 1266 runs in 74 T20 matches, but his strike rate of 110.85 stands out poorly. He has shown a penchant for quick scoring with RCB and is a very reliable keeper. He can do well on the Chepauk's surface behind the stumps, and CSK might use him in the spot of Ambati Rayudu in the middle order.<o:p></o:p>

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