ISLAMABAD: Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that MS Dhoni hasn't indicated to the franchise that it is going to be his last season in the IPL. The 'farewell fever' has truly gripped Indian Premier League (IPL) fans this season, with people turning up in yellow wherever MS Dhoni has gone to play.

Be it New Delhi or Kolkata, stadiums have been painted in yellow, with fans anticipating this to be the last season as player for the Chennai Super Kings skipper. Even CSK coach Stephen Fleming was asked if he is aware of Dhoni's plans beyond this season. However, the New Zealander refused to give a yes or no answer, suggesting the 'Thala' hasn't indicated anything yet. "Dhoni hasn't indicated anything this as the last season", said Fleming when asked about the CSK skipper's future during the press conference after the match against Punjab Kings on Sunday. Speaking to media after the PBKS match, Fleming sought to defend the team's bowlers after a four-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in their IPL match here and said the likes of Tushar Deshpande and Akash Singh were doing a pretty good job. "Not really. The boys have done well. You have to acknowledge (Tushar) Desphande, Akash Singh ... They are leading the attack, a tough ask. On a wicket that was getting better with a little bit of dew, it was always going to be tough," Fleming said at the post-match press conference. Fleming admitted that Punjab Kings have a lot of big hitters and taking wickets and holding nerve became important.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 02 2023

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