Return of MS Dhoni to practice session for Chennai Super Kings

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Dhoni had briefly handed over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja in the previous season but returned to the role mid-season due to inconsistent results. 0218 Gray Frame Corner Gray Frame Corner

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