IPL 2023: CSK Coach Fleming Confirms Dhoni Nursing Knee Injury And Magala Out For Two Weeks. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming revealed during the CSK vs RR post-match press conference that captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is nursing a knee injury that hindered his movement during the match against Rajasthan Royals. Fleming also stated that Sisanda Magala, a South African pace bowler for CSK, suffered a split webbing during the match.
Fleming mentioned that Dhoni’s knee injury affected his movement somewhat but maintained a professional level of fitness. Furthermore, he added that captain cool begins preparing months before the tournament starts and that his main pre-season training takes place a month before arriving in Chennai. CSK suffered their second defeat in four games in IPL 2023 with the loss to Rajasthan Royals in a last-over thriller.
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CSK Coach On Magala’s Injury
Fleming revealed that Magala had to leave the field due to a split webbing after bowling two overs, causing the team to lose another player for the second consecutive game. The team already had a thin line-up, and the list of injured players, including Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar, is growing. Fleming acknowledged that many players are broken after a big domestic season, but they need to find solutions for the injuries.
Fleming stated that the team has to operate with limited resources and adapt to the situation, as injuries are not uncommon in T20. He also mentioned that the captain has to think on his feet if bowlers keep getting injured. The team needs to find solutions in the next four days.
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Upcoming Matches Of CSK In IPL 2023
| Date | Matches |
| 17 April | CSK Vs RCB |
| 21 April | CSK Vs SRH |
| 23 April | CSK Vs KKR |
| 27 April | CSK Vs RR |
| 30 April | CSK Vs PBKS |
| 4 May | CSK Vs LSG |
| 6 May | CSK Vs MI |
| 10 May | CSK Vs DC |
| 14 May | CSK Vs KKR |
| 20 May | CSK Vs DC |
