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'Thala for a reason' - Fans react as Gerald Coetzee expresses desire to play under MS Dhoni's captaincy

Twitter Reactions; Indian Premier League 2024: Gerald Coetzee expresses desire to play under MS Dhoni's captaincy and aims for Chennai Super Kings in IPL mini-auction.

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Gerald Coetzee and MS Dhoni (Source: Twitter)

South African speedster Gerald Coetzee has expressed his desire to play for the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 mini-auction, set to take place in Dubai on December 19, 2023.

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Coetzee conveyed his eagerness to be a part of the team led by MS Dhoni, praising the Chennai Super Kings as a powerful and formidable franchise. The Proteas star bowler is keen on the prospect of playing under Dhoni's leadership.

“If I end up playing under MS Dhoni, then it would be a massive opportunity for me to learn and to experience one of the greatest captains of all time. The Super Kings family is really special. They are such a powerful and awesome franchise” Gerald Coetzee said on Revsportz.

“IPL auction is always very exciting. For every cricketer, whoever is there in the auction, everyone is always anticipating what’s going on. I don’t think I will be watching. I might be on the road or in the bush for a day. I am not quite sure where I would be, but I am not going to put myself through that. Wait patiently and see what happens, if I get any messages or calls. But I don’t think I will be watching (laughs),” he further added.

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A look at CSK ahead of the IPL 2024 mini-auction

The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, are the most successful team in the IPL, clinching their fifth title in 2023 by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

As the mini-auction approaches, Chennai Super Kings still have a substantial remaining purse of Rs 31.40 Crore. Fans await the team's strategic moves as they navigate the auction and shape their squad for the upcoming IPL season.

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Retained Players: Ajay Mandal, Ajinkya Rahane, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni, Mukesh Choudhary, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Shivam Dube, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande

Released Players: Akash Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Ben Stokes, Bhagath Varma, Dwaine Pretorius, Kyle Jamieson, Sisanda Magala, Subhranshu Senapati.

Here’s how fans reacted to Coetzee’s revelation:

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