IPL 2021: Could be Dhoni's last IPL season; he'll completely focus on winning the title- Harbhajan Singh

CSK started the second-leg of IPL 2021 with a win over MI.

Veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on MS Dhoni and said that facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL 2021). The off-spinner added that this could be Dhoni’s last IPL season and he would be aiming to win the IPL title. 

"It is always a challenge to face MS Dhoni's team because he often has a very good squad by his side. As CSK often takes the field with a number of experienced players, it is always a closely fought battle against them. If KKR want to beat the likes of CSK and MI, then we will have to play like champions," Harbhajan quipped while speaking on the SportsTak YouTube channel.

Dhoni has been appointed as Team India’s mentor for the T20 World Cup 2021 which starts on October 17 in UAE and Oman. 

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"I do not feel that MS Dhoni will be in his mentor role at the moment. He is currently in the captain's role and I believe his complete focus will be on winning the championship for his team. It is uncertain if he will play next season, hence he will want to finish on a high note," he added,

CSK beat Mumbai Indians (MI) convincingly in the opening match of the second-leg of IPL 2021. The 20-run victory enabled Dhoni’s team to go to the top of the table. Their next match is on 24 September against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Sharjah.