Chennai, May 17 (FN Agency) Amid swirling speculations surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s retirement from cricket, Chennai Super Kings’ batting coach, Michael Hussey, voiced his desire for the coolest legend to extend his illustrious career. Hussey’s remarks came during his recent visit to the Super Kings Academy at Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu. “I hope he keeps playing on next year and maybe another year and another year after that,” Hussey expressed, underscoring his optimism for Dhoni’s continued presence in the cricketing arena, on Friday. Addressing the speculations around retirement plans, Hussey reflected, “Is he retiring? I have not heard about his retirement. He keeps it very close to himself. He has not announced anything yet.” The ambiguity surrounding Dhoni’s future has kept fans and cricket enthusiasts on the edge, awaiting any official statement from the cricketing maestro. As anticipation mounts, the cricketing world remains poised for any developments regarding the future of MS Dhoni’s illustrious career.
In addition to discussing Dhoni’s future, Hussey also emphasised Chennai Super Kings’ determination ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. “We play RCB in our next league game. Obviously, we have to try and beat RCB first and if we do that, we will go into the Playoffs,” Hussey stated, highlighting the team’s focus on securing victory. Acknowledging the broader impact of cricket beyond the field, Hussey commended the efforts of the Super Kings Academy in nurturing talent and promoting the growth of cricket in Tamil Nadu. He emphasised the importance of character development, stating, “Cricket is a great sport in making friends, teaching you about life skills, and character that will hold you in good stead for the rest of your life in whatever you do.” Hussey’s visit to the Super Kings Academy reaffirmed the team’s commitment to fostering cricket talent and nurturing the next generation of cricketers in the region.