Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s sabbatical from the game has done him a world of good, Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said on Friday, asserting that the CSK skipper is ready to counter the challenges of an IPL season that is set to provide different challenges tactically.
Dhoni’s CSK will take on Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener on Saturday. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, stressed that his team’s experience of winning big matches will come in handy during the next 53 days.
Dhoni retired from international cricket last month after being on a break for over one year and when asked about the 39-year-old’s preparedness for the IPL, Fleming said, “It has been no different. He’s very fit and mentally, he’s been very engaged and determined.”
“In some ways the break can work for the experienced and older players that we have. MS is…