
Star player Chennai Super Kings Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed training the next day in Eden Gardens, but Eric Simons coach confirmed that he would play in Wednesday’s decisive Indian match against Kolkata Knight.The 43 -year -old Dhoni’s absence in practice left many fans disappointed who gathered on Tuesday in Eden Gardens in the hope of seeing their favorite player.Simons assured that Dhoni was “okay” and “playing” a match, which is a necessity for the home team.“Yes, he is expected to play tomorrow. He knows his situation very well with regard to the World Championship. He knows where he is. As far as he is concerned, he always works very hard at the beginning of the tournament and then allows him to narrow because he gets into the space where he is ready.Dhoni recently renewed the Captain’s duties after Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured.“You see Mrs. Dhoni as a cricket, we always see Mrs. Dhoni as a man who is a remarkable individual. His influence on the team, his ability to raise ruts, raise young crickets, is legendary about him,” Simons explained.“His influence is always there. Sure, now he makes the final decisions on the movements of the fields, but his influence – whether he was a captain or not – was always there without imposing. He does not store anyone,” Simons added.Quiz: Who is the IPL player?According to Simons, the transition in the lead was smooth.“From selection interviews to field tactics to takeover from someone like him, it facilitated the way MS can handle these moments. He is a remarkable man from this perspective and it was quite smooth to enter the role again.Chennai Super Kings became the first team to be removed this season.
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Despite the elimination of Simons, he emphasized the continuing team commitment.“Absolutely Not Going Through the Motions. There’s Been Some Really Good Work Done, Discussions Around Individuals and for Us As A Team. Obious, We’re and Franchise That Has a Rich History of Winning and Doing Particularly Reward Place for Us to Look at It From and Different Perspective and From and Growth of Individuals.Five -time champions will face Kalkata Knight in what could be the final performance of Dhoni in the iconic Eden Gardens.