IPL 2021: MS Dhoni smacks huge sixes in the nets, sends a warning to opponents

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni is known to be one of the best hitters to ever play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He can smash the best of the bowlers when in form and can chase off any steep target. But it’s also fair to say that his hitting powers have waned in the past year or so. During the first half of the 14th edition of IPL, the 40-year-old could not quite get going with the bat as he would have hoped for.

But all is not lost for ‘Thala’ as the second half of IPL is set to begin on September 19 in the UAE. CSK were one of the teams to reach Dubai early and have begun preparations for the same. All of the CSK players are putting in the hard yards in the nets and trying to get in the best shape possible. Dhoni too was seen practicing and smashing the balls for sixes.

If his form is anything to go in the video uploaded by one of his fan pages, then Dhoni seems to be in his zone just as he was when he hitting sixes for fun during his heydays.

MS Dhoni aims for the fourth title with CSK

CSK is currently placed second on the points table after playing brilliantly in the first half of IPL 2021. Dhoni’s captaincy stood out and his promotion of England all-rounder Moeen Ali at number three was one of the best moves in IPL. Ali played vital knocks in the powerplay and gave the innings much-needed impetus. He also allowed the likes of Sam Curran, Jadeja, and Bravo to flourish in the end.

Apart from that, Dhoni backed Ruturaj Gaikwad after constant criticism of him not performing. With his core group of players in form, CSK are definitely the team to beat in the IPL. They have bagged three titles till now and will be aiming to bag the fourth. With Dhoni also looking in good nick, the signs are ominous for the other teams. CSK kick start their UAE leg of IPL by facing arch-rivals Mumbai Indians on September 19.