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• Cricket news, IPL 2024
• 03/04/2024
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, with star batter Devon Conway set to miss at least the tournament’s first half. The New Zealand international sustained a left thumb injury during the T20I series against Australia, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery period.

Injury Woes for Conway

Conway’s injury, sustained during the KFC T20I series against Australia, has necessitated surgery on his left thumb. Following consultations and scans, it has been determined that Conway will require a minimum of eight weeks to recover. Consequently, he will miss the opening stages of the IPL 2024, including CSK’s first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22.

New Zealand Cricket issued a statement confirming Conway’s injury and the subsequent surgical procedure. The statement emphasized the need for surgery based on specialist advice, with an anticipated recovery timeline of at least eight weeks.

Speculation Surrounding MS Dhoni’s Future

Amidst Conway’s injury setback, speculation continues to swirl around the future of CSK stalwart MS Dhoni in the IPL. Despite Dhoni’s silence, discussions regarding his potential retirement have been rampant. However, Dhoni’s childhood friend, Paramjit Singh, provided insights into the veteran’s future, suggesting that Dhoni will likely continue playing for at least one or two more seasons.

Singh expressed confidence in Dhoni’s fitness and hinted at the likelihood of the former Indian cricket team captain extending his IPL career beyond the 2024 season. Citing Dhoni’s physical condition as a key factor, Singh opined that Dhoni’s fitness levels would enable him to play for at least one more season if not more.

As CSK navigates through the challenges posed by Conway’s absence, the franchise and fans eagerly await further developments regarding Dhoni’s future in the IPL.