Former India batsman Suresh Raina who has been an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League has said that he would only play in the next year’s edition of the cash-rich league only if captain MS Dhoni continues to play.
The left-handed batsman further added that he would try his best to convince Dhoni to play for another if they are able to win the tournament in this season.
“I have four-five years left in me. We have the IPL this year, and then two more teams next year. But I think I’ll play only for CSK till I play. I hope we do well this year,” Raina told News 24 Sports.
“If Dhoni bhaai doesn’t play next season, I too won’t play. We’ve been playing since 2008 (for CSK)… if we win this year then I’ll convince him to play next year too…“I’ll try my best. If he will not play, then I don’t think I will play for any IPL team.”
Dhoni and Raina have been playing for the Chennai franchise right from the beginning of the competition in 2008, barring the two years when the side was suspended (in 2016 and 2017).
CSK have lifted the title thrice under Dhoni’s captain and are the second most successful teams in the IPL after Mumbai Indians.