Overview
- Du Plessis said on Tuesday that Dhoni's ability to read a match and stay composed under pressure is the defining trait of his captaincy.
- The former CSK player told the Prakhar Gupta Podcast he wants to adopt Dhoni's situational, instinct-driven decision making in his own leadership.
- Dhoni told a Bengaluru healthcare event that his availability for the 2027 IPL will depend on medical reports and that he aims to decide before December.
- Chennai Super Kings missed the IPL playoffs in successive seasons when Dhoni was absent, and he missed the entire 2026 campaign because of a calf injury.
- Du Plessis recalled reaching out to Steve Smith after the 2018 Cape Town ball‑tampering episode and noted the ICC and Cricket Australia disciplinary actions that followed.