IPL 2023 final: Skipper MS Dhoni asks Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja to receive IPL 2023 trophy

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday night managed to win their fifth IPL title in history and, with that, became the joint most decorated IPL franchise along with Mumbai Indians. The MS Dhoni-led side defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on the night of the finals, and after that, while collecting the trophy, the skipper called Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja to share the space with him as BCCI President Roger Binny and Secretary Jay Shah handed the trophy to the trio.

Notably, this was Ambati Rayudu’s last game in the IPL, and he played a crucial role in CSK’s success over the years. Against Gujarat, in the final, the 37-year-old hit 19 runs off just eight balls to help CSK get an inch closer to winning the tournament. On the other hand, when ten was required in the last two deliveries, Jadeja stepped up and hit a six and a boundary to secure CSK’s title and thus, Dhoni decided to call them up while collecting the trophy.

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𝗖.𝗛.𝗔.𝗠.𝗣.𝗜.𝗢.𝗡.𝗦! 🏆 Chennai Super Kings Captain MS Dhoni receives the #TATAIPL Trophy from BCCI President Roger Binny and BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah 👏👏 #CSKvGT | #Final | @msdhoni

03:24 AM · May 30, 2023

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Dhoni assures his will to continue with CSK in IPL 2024

After the completion of the match, the cricket fans of India and across the globe were very eager to know Dhoni’s decision regarding his future, especially if he will continue playing cricket or call his time. In the post-match presentation, presenter Harsha Bhogle asked the most obvious question and Dhoni confirmed that he intends to continue playing in IPL 2024 but it entirely depends on his body. The 41-year-old also mentioned that he will try to give something back to the fans next year.

“Looking for an answer? Circumstantially if you see, this is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love and affection I have been shown wherever I have been this year, the easy thing would be for me to say "Thank you very much", but the tough thing for me is to work hard for another 9 months and come back and play at least 1 more season of IPL. A lot depends on the body, I have 6-7 months to decide. It will be more like a gift from my side, it's not easy for me but that's a gift. The way they've shown their love and affection, I think that's something I need to do for them,” Dhoni mentioned after winning his fifth title in the IPL.