Reportedly, MS Dhoni May Be Absent from IPL 2023 Opener Against Gujarat Titans Due to Injury

Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni may miss the IPL 2023 opener against defending champions Gujarat Titans due to a niggle in his left knee, as per The Indian Express. Dhoni did not bat at nets during CSK’s training session on Thursday and was seen having a chat with Gujarat Titans mentor Gary Kirsten. It is also learnt that a call on Dhoni’s inclusion in the playing XI will be taken on the matchday morning. If Devon Conway is in the playing XI, he might keep wickets. In case the Kiwi international is not included, either Ruturaj Gaikwad or Ambati Rayudu will don the gloves. Reportedly, Dhoni was having issues in his left knee in the last few days. On Monday, Dhoni was hesitant to come out to bat during CSK’s intra-squad match and was seen sitting with a knee cap. He was struggling to run and was limping every time he pushed for a two.