Indian Premier League's (IPL) defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have begun their training for the upcoming season at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium in Surat on Monday.
In a video shared by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), MS Dhoni can be seen walking with other stars into the stadium for their training session amid fans queuing up on the streets to catch a glimpse of CSK players.
"Those eyes that smile with love give us joy, everywhere we go!" CSK wrote on Twitter while sharing the video of fans cheering the team in Surat.
Surat! Those eyes that smile with give us the joy, everywhere we go! #SingamsInSurat #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/T8xwHjoqeI
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) March 7, 2022
Namma Special Footvolley segment is BCK! #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/pXxIe994sG
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) March 7, 2022
The likes of captain Dhoni, Ambati Rayudu, KM Asif have been training while bowling coach L Balaji was also spotted at the venue during training in photos shared by the franchise.
Making the scenes perfect on the field from behind - The Super Support Staff #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/gLCDfm5yht
— Chennai Super Kings - Mask Pdu Whistle Pdu! (@ChennaiIPL) March 7, 2022
Injured Deepak Chahar may miss the majority of the IPL 2022 season for CSK, said a report by ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday.
Chahar had sustained a right quadriceps injury while turning out for India in the final T20I against West Indies at Kolkata and was ruled out of the subsequent T20I series against Sri Lanka.
CSK paid Rs 14.25 crore to secure the services of Chahar at the IPl 2022 mega auction.
CSK will open their campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai which will also be the opening match of the 10-team IPL 2022.
Check full schedule of CSK in IPL 2022:
March 26 - vs KKR, 7.30 pm IST at Wankhede
March 31 - vs LSG, 7.30 pm IST at Brabourne
April 3 - vs Punjab Kings, 7.30 pm IST at Brabourne
April 9 - vs SRH, 3.30 pm IST at DY Patil Stadium
April 12 - vs RCB, 7.30 pm IST at DY Patil stadium
April 17 - vs Gujarat Titans, 7.30 pm IST at MCA Pune
April 21- vs MI, 7.30 pm IST at DY Patil stadium, Mumbai
April 25 - vs Punjab Kings, 7.30 pm IST at Wankhede
May 1 - vs SRH, 7.30 pm IST at MCA Pune
May 4 - vs RCB, 7.30 pm IST at MCA Pune
May 8 - vs DC, 7.30 pm IST at DY Patil Stadium
May 12 - vs MI, 7.30 pm IST at Wankhede
May 15 - vs GT, 3.30 pm IST at Wankhede
May 20 - vs RR, 7.30 pm IST at Brabourne
