MS Dhoni undergoes keyhole knee surgery in Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni successfully underwent surgery on his knee which troubled him throughout IPL 2023. The 41-year-old underwent treatment at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai after being admitted on May 31.

Dhoni played the entirety IPL season with a heavily strapped left knee and preferred batting as late as No.8. However, following the conclusion of the IPL 2023, he decided undergo treatment in Mumbai with Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala, a sports medicine specialist who had previously operated on Rishabh Pant for a similar problem.

On Thursday, June 1, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that he had a conversation with the 41-year-old following his surgery and ‘sounded fine’. However, the skipper will be staying at the hospital for a few more days with regards to the follow-up check-ups before being discharged. 

"I spoke to him after the operation. I cannot explain what the surgery is about but we have been told it is a key-hole surgery. He sounded fine in our conversation," Viswanathan was quuted by Cricbuzz.

My eyes were full of water, realised I need to enjoy this: MS Dhoni

On Monday, May 29, CSK clinched their record-equalling fifth title after a thrilling last-ball victory against Gujarat Titans. Following the win, Dhoni hinted on his potential return and acknowledged that the harder route would be to come back and play another IPL. He also expressed that he was teary-eyed after the magical win and said that he needed to relish the moment.

“Looking for an answer? This is the best time to announce my retirement. But the amount of love I have received all over. The easy thing would be to walk away from here, but the harder thing would be working hard for 9 months and try to play another IPL,” Dhoni said during the post-match presentation.

“It would be a gift from me, won't be easy on the body. You do get emotional, the first game at CSK everyone was chanting my name. My eyes were full of water, I needed to take some time off in the dugout. I realised I need to enjoy this. I think they love me for what I am, they love that I am so grounded, I don't try to portray something I'm not. Just keep it simple,” added Dhoni.