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CSK-owned franchise aim to rope in Dhoni as mentor pending BCCI's approval

In a latest development, the Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise in the fledgling CSA T20 League is looking to rope in the legendary duo of Stephen Fleming and MS Dhoni ahead of the inaugural season.

image-l6p4xz69MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings' outfit

According to a report published in InsideSport, the franchise, which is set to be named Johannesburg Super Kings, wants to rope in Fleming as head coach and Dhoni as mentor.

While acquiring the services of Fleming ain't an issue, the same can't be said about Dhoni. As per the BCCI protocols, none of the active Indian players can participate in foreign T20 Leagues in any capacity.

While MSD has retired from international cricket, he is still an active player in the IPL. So, for the franchise to acquire his services, they will have to cajole the Indian board into giving them the green signal.

Meanwhile, the CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise is also set to reveal its brand name in the coming days.

Reports are rife that just like their rivals, Mumbai Indians, they will also add their parent name- Super Kings- to the new franchise.


Here's what a CSK official told InsideSport:

"You will know the official name by this week. We are currently in talks with Stephen as we can't think of any better person carrying forward the CSK legacy in a new venture."


CSA T20 League is set for a January 2023 launch

Reports are also rife that CSK-owned team have signed Moeen Ali and Faf du Plessis. While Ali is a current member of the Super Kings' set-up, Du Plessis represented the Chennai-based franchise between 2012-21.

As for Dhoni, the former Indian captain was appointed "mentor" of the Men in Blue for their eventual disastrous T20 World Cup campaign last year.

If CSK manage to persuade the BCCI and bring Dhoni on board, then it could prove to be a game-changing moment for the T20 League.

Also Read: Super Kings sign Faf du Plessis for the inaugural CSA T20 League