Matthew Hayden: It's the finish I believe of the legacy of MS Dhoni

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden claims the Chennai Super Kings would "celebrate like no other" the upcoming IPL since their icon MS Dhoni might be playing in his final franchise-based T20 league game. From the league's first season in 2008, the former Indian captain has served as the team's captain, guiding them to as many as four victories. In a statement to Star Sports, Hayden stated: "See CSK; they are known for finding creative and distinctive ways to accomplish tasks. Take their absence from the IPL out of consideration; the two years they weren't participating were regrettable, and when they returned the following year, they surprised everyone by winning the IPL.

And they are able to! Even if the club has the fantastic reputation of placing complete trust in a select few players and keeping the majority of its players, MS Dhoni has a way of revitalising, rebuilding, and giving it an entirely different appearance and feel.

So, I believe that this year in particular would be celebrated unlike any other for MS Dhoni. It's the end of MS Dhoni's career, in my opinion, therefore he'll want to leave on a high note with his supporters, who will want him to do the same. On March 31, the next IPL season will begin.

Hayden discussed the Chennai Super Kings' anticipated return to the Chepauk Stadium during what would likely be Dhoni's final IPL season.

"Here we go again in 2023! Following Covid, the IPL is currently taking place in all venues in India. The number of fans, known as the Yellow Army, that will swarm the Chepauk Stadium will be astounding.

Also, they will be the same team that will be very challenging to defeat at home. They have the best home record in the IPL in Chepauk, without a doubt.

"That location is a stronghold. They will also likely be led by MS Dhoni for the final time, and that will be one of those occasions that no one will ever forget.

He specifically stayed on in the IPL to say goodbye to his Chepauk fans, and they will show up in ways you can't even comprehend. In August 2020, Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket after leading India to two World Cup victories.