Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni, who won the title for the fourth time in 2021, has to play their first match in the new season against Gujarat Titans on 31 March.




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Updated on: Mar 03, 2023 | 7:00 AM IST
Less than a month is left for the start of the IPL 2023 season and in such a situation preparations for the franchises have started slowly. On one hand, franchises like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore are currently preparing for WPL, while on the other hand, 4-time champions Chennai Super Kings have gathered to get back the trophy in the 15th season of IPL. (Twitter/CSK)
CSK, captained by 2021 season champion Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is starting the preparation camp for the new season from Friday, March 2. This training camp of the team is going to start at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), in which most of the Indian players are currently participating. (Twitter/CSK)
Team CEO Kashi Vishwanath had said in a statement that team captain Dhoni would arrive for this camp on Friday, but the former Indian captain reached Chennai on Thursday itself, where he was warmly welcomed. During this, Dhoni also took a picture with a small fan. (Twitter/CSK)
Apart from Dhoni, many other stars including Ambati Rayudu and veteran Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane, who joined the team for the first time, also reached Chennai for the camp and will start preparations for the new season from Friday. (Twitter/CSK)
After waiting for 4 years, once again CSK will be seen playing in front of its crazy fans in Chennai. IPL has returned to its old home-away format after three consecutive seasons due to Corona. CSK has been placed in Group B along with Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore and defending champions Gujarat Titans. The new season will begin on March 31 with a clash between CSK and Gujarat. (Twitter/CSK)