Mahendra Singh Dhoni will start training for his much-anticipated return to action in the IPL from March 2 amid never-ending speculation on his career, which has been on hold since last year’s ODI World Cup.
The talismanic Chennai Super Kings captain, who led India to two world titles, will start his training at the M A Chidambaram Stadium along with some other players of the franchise.
“Dhoni will train at the M A Chidambaram stadium from March 2. He will practice with players who are available at that time,” CSK CEO K S Viswanathan said. “The full camp will begin on 19 March when all the players would have joined the squad,” he added.
Dhoni is expected to practice for a couple of weeks with the likes of Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayudu among others. He would then take a break before returning, a source said.
Raina and Rayudu have been training here for the past three weeks or so.
A source said it would help the veteran stumper to bond with the new players in the CSK set-up.
The Super Kings’ practice sessions in the last two years has attracted thousands of fans and with Dhoni set for an early arrival for preparation, similar numbers can be expected this time around too.