Former India captain MS Dhoni [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Dhoni] has been in the news for quite some times now – be it for his retirement speculations or his long absence from the circuit. However, he has made himself out of the game since India’s exit in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup. While Dhoni is busy off the field, former captain Kapil Dev said Dhoni’s comeback will be tough. KAPIL DEV ON MS DHONI “If you haven’t played cricket for so long then I don’t think you can come back from anywhere. But he still has IPL, his form there’ll be important and selectors should see what is best for the country. Dhoni has done a lot for the country but when you don’t play for 6-7 months, you leave a doubt in everyone’s mind. And then that creates a lot of discussions which shouldn’t happen,” Kapil was quoted as saying by ABP News. MS Dhoni [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/793697-dhoni-dagger.jpg]File photo of MS Dhoni Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar had also raised questions over Dhoni’s future. Since he has made himself away from the game for so long and there is no news of his return as well. He missed the home series against West Indies, South Africa, Bangladesh and recently Australia as well. However, he started preparation for the upcoming IPL recently with Jharkhand’s Ranji team. His fluent batting impressed the coach also. India head coach Ravi Shastri has also commented on the future of Dhoni [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ravi-shastri-makes-a-shocking-comment-on-ms-dhoni/]. He said Dhoni’s future depends on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Moreover, the head coach of Indian team also said Dhoni may clear the air on his retirement after IPL. Shastri also said that the former captain knows pretty well what to do and when. He also gave the example of his retirement from test cricket as he is not someone “who will impose on himself”. Even not only fans but his teammates are also missing him as Yuzvendra Chahal shared in his latest episode [http://www.essentiallysports.com/we-miss-ms-dhoni-a-lot-yuzvendra-chahal-on-chahal-tv/] of Chahal TV. 

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni represents the old guard in Indian cricket. He made his debut in the national side back in 2004 for the ODI team. A year later, MS Dhoni made his maiden Test appearance and finally, in 2006, he kicked off his T20 career.

The 37-year old has been a stalwart in the Indian team and he has brought a lot of success to the team. Back in 2014, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, but has continued to play in limited overs.

IPL Career

MS Dhoni is one of the few players who has stuck around the IPL since its inception. He joined the Chennai Super Kings for a fee of $1.5 million, making him the most expensive player at the time.

Since then, he has remained with the side until IPL 2015. In 2016 and 2017, he joined Rising Pune Supergiant after CSK were banned. But now, he is back in the yellow jersey and once again performing well.

During his tenure with CSK, MS Dhoni has lead the team to three IPL championships, including back-to-back wins. In essence, they are the first team to ever defend their title.

Even with Rising Pune Supergiant, Dhoni's troops were not to be trifled with and they were a force to be reckoned with. In fact, in 2017, Pune even reached the final, losing to eventual champions, Mumbai.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-151864" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/c648cea2-33e4-11e8-9916-7e63ef9446cf.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="960" height="538" />

Expectations for IPL 2019

With regard to IPL 2019, the Chennai Super Kings are on the hunt for their second back-to-back title win. If they do win, it will be their 4th ever and they will break the deadlock with the Mumbai Indians.

However, the competition will be tougher than ever. All the teams will be eager to put a stop to the CSK juggernaut. MS Dhoni is a capable leader and is no stranger to the winning mentality.

One thing that CSK is known for is, valuing experience over youth and they have opted for that same strategy in IPL 2019.

MS Dhoni

Profile Mahendra Singh Dhoni represents the old guard in Indian cricket. He made his debut in the national side back in 2004 for the ODI team. A year later, MS Dhoni made his maiden Test appearance and finally, in 2006, he kicked off his T20 career. The 37-year old has been a stalwart in the Indian team and he has brought a lot of success to the team. Back in 2014, he announced his retirement from Test cricket, but has continued to play in limited overs. IPL Career MS Dhoni is one of the few players who has stuck around the IPL since its inception. He joined the Chennai Super Kings for a fee of $1.5 million, making him the most expensive player at the time. Since then, he has remained with the side until IPL 2015. In 2016 and 2017, he joined Rising Pune Supergiant after CSK were banned. But now, he is back in the yellow jersey and once again performing well. During his tenure with CSK, MS Dhoni has lead the team to three IPL championships, including back-to-back wins. In essence, they are the first team to ever defend their title. Even with Rising Pune Supergiant, Dhoni&#8217;s troops were not to be trifled with and they were a force to be reckoned with. In fact, in 2017, Pune even reached the final, losing to eventual champions, Mumbai. Expectations for IPL 2019 With regard to IPL 2019, the Chennai Super Kings are on the hunt for their second back-to-back title win. If they do win, it will be their 4th ever and they will break the deadlock with the Mumbai Indians. However, the competition will be tougher than ever. All the teams will be eager to put a stop to the CSK juggernaut. MS Dhoni is a capable leader and is no stranger to the winning mentality. One thing that CSK is known for is, valuing experience over youth and they have opted for that same strategy in IPL 2019.

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Virat Kohli has had an impressive career since making his debut in the Indian team in 2008. He first broke into the national side in ODIs, soon followed by a 2010 debut in T20s and a Test debut in 2011.

Since then, his rise has been meteoric and he eventually took the mantle of India captain from MS Dhoni. ODI captaincy was up first in 2013, followed by Test captaincy when MS Dhoni announced his retirement in 2014. Finally, Virat Kohli was appointed T20 skipper in 2017.

IPL Career

Virat Kohli made his IPL debut back in 2008 itself for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since then, he has remained in the team all these years.

After an average debut season, his form picked up in subsequent years. For two straight seasons, he was in the top 3 of highest run-scorers in IPL.

In 2011, he was promoted to vice captain and even took over as skipper when regular, Daniel Vettori was injured. When the latter retired in 2013, Kohli took the mantle of RCB captain, and has led the side ever since.

Now, for IPL 2019, Virat Kohli heads into the new season as the captain once again.

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Expectations for IPL 2019

With regard to expectations, there is a lot of pressure on the team. For years, they have always been so close and yet so far. On paper, RCB have had the strongest batting line-up of all other teams, yet, they have failed to deliver time and again.

Between 2011 and 2017, RCB boasted of the deadliest batting line-up. To be precise, joining Virat Kohli was South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indian giant, Chris Gayle.

Inspite of this, and Gayle smashing a few centuries here and there, RCB almost always bottled the job.

So, will the 2019 season be any different? Can captain Virat Kohli inspire his men to rally forth into victory? Or will Virat Kohli and the RCB squad succumb to defeat yet again, as was the case all these years?

Virat Kohli

Profile Virat Kohli has had an impressive career since making his debut in the Indian team in 2008. He first broke into the national side in ODIs, soon followed by a 2010 debut in T20s and a Test debut in 2011. Since then, his rise has been meteoric and he eventually took the mantle of India captain from MS Dhoni. ODI captaincy was up first in 2013, followed by Test captaincy when MS Dhoni announced his retirement in 2014. Finally, Virat Kohli was appointed T20 skipper in 2017. IPL Career Virat Kohli made his IPL debut back in 2008 itself for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since then, he has remained in the team all these years. After an average debut season, his form picked up in subsequent years. For two straight seasons, he was in the top 3 of highest run-scorers in IPL. In 2011, he was promoted to vice captain and even took over as skipper when regular, Daniel Vettori was injured. When the latter retired in 2013, Kohli took the mantle of RCB captain, and has led the side ever since. Now, for IPL 2019, Virat Kohli heads into the new season as the captain once again. Expectations for IPL 2019 With regard to expectations, there is a lot of pressure on the team. For years, they have always been so close and yet so far. On paper, RCB have had the strongest batting line-up of all other teams, yet, they have failed to deliver time and again. Between 2011 and 2017, RCB boasted of the deadliest batting line-up. To be precise, joining Virat Kohli was South Africa&#8217;s AB de Villiers and West Indian giant, Chris Gayle. Inspite of this, and Gayle smashing a few centuries here and there, RCB almost always bottled the job. So, will the 2019 season be any different? Can captain Virat Kohli inspire his men to rally forth into victory? Or will Virat Kohli and the RCB squad succumb to defeat yet again, as was the case all these years?

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Yuzvendra Chahal Biography

Yuzvendra Chahal is a highly talented leg-spinner and one of the talents to make it onto the Indian team. He debuted in an away game against Madhya Pradesh.

Interestingly, cricket is not the only game he is good at. As it turns out, Chahal has also dabbled in chess and is listed on the official website.

IPL Career

Coming back to cricket, he has been impressive in the shortest format. It was enough to earn him an IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians in 2011.

However, he too suffered from the limited games syndrome. As a result, back he went to the auction pool in 2014. Yuzvendra Chahal was later picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He would later form a vital cog in the RCB bowling set up.

Yuzvendra Chahal finally got a chance to feature in all matches in a season. RCB skipper Virat Kohli even turned to him on several occasions when in a tough spot.

Since then, Yuzvendra Chahal has grown into the leader of the RCB spin attack. Inspite of lacking elements like a deceptive googly, he compensates for it with a skiddy bowling action and accuracy.

Though he finished his first season as an RCB player with 12 wickets, Chahal was nominated for the Emerging Player of the Year. Sadly, he was narrowly beaten by Kings XI Punjab's Axar Patel.

The following two season saw Chahal mature and snatch 44 wickets. In 2018, he surpassed Vinay Kumar to become RCB's leading wicket-taker.

Ahead of the auction, Yuzvendra Chahal was not among the retained players in RCB's overhaul. However, Chahal returned to the Bangalore side, courtesy a RTM (right to match) for INR 6 crore.

IPL 2019 Expectations

Yuzvendra Chahal is a talented player and has the best IPL figures of 4 wickets for 25 runs in 2016. RCB skipper Virat Kohli will sorely need him when the situation calls for it.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal Biography Yuzvendra Chahal is a highly talented leg-spinner and one of the talents to make it onto the Indian team. He debuted in an away game against Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, cricket is not the only game he is good at. As it turns out, Chahal has also dabbled in chess and is listed on the official website. IPL Career Coming back to cricket, he has been impressive in the shortest format. It was enough to earn him an IPL contract with the Mumbai Indians in 2011. However, he too suffered from the limited games syndrome. As a result, back he went to the auction pool in 2014. Yuzvendra Chahal was later picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He would later form a vital cog in the RCB bowling set up. Yuzvendra Chahal finally got a chance to feature in all matches in a season. RCB skipper Virat Kohli even turned to him on several occasions when in a tough spot. Since then, Yuzvendra Chahal has grown into the leader of the RCB spin attack. Inspite of lacking elements like a deceptive googly, he compensates for it with a skiddy bowling action and accuracy. Though he finished his first season as an RCB player with 12 wickets, Chahal was nominated for the Emerging Player of the Year. Sadly, he was narrowly beaten by Kings XI Punjab&#8217;s Axar Patel. The following two season saw Chahal mature and snatch 44 wickets. In 2018, he surpassed Vinay Kumar to become RCB&#8217;s leading wicket-taker. Ahead of the auction, Yuzvendra Chahal was not among the retained players in RCB&#8217;s overhaul. However, Chahal returned to the Bangalore side, courtesy a RTM (right to match) for INR 6 crore. IPL 2019 Expectations Yuzvendra Chahal is a talented player and has the best IPL figures of 4 wickets for 25 runs in 2016. RCB skipper Virat Kohli will sorely need him when the situation calls for it.