Dhoni drops large trace on CSK Playing XI with viral response on Rs 14.2 crore purchase’s shot in nets – Firstpost

Prashant Veer appears set to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) of their very first match of the season. The newest indication of this got here from a CSK internet session the place the legendary MS Dhoni was left awestruck by among the photographs that the uncapped participant performed.

Veer, a left-handed batter who may also bowl left-arm spin, turned the joint-most costly uncapped participant ever to be purchased on the IPL public sale when he was
signed by CSK for a whooping Rs 14.2 crore.  The Super Kings additionally signed Kartik Sharma for a similar quantity bringing two extremely expert however inexperienced gamers of their squad.

However, the best way 20-year-old batted within the nets was sufficient of a sign of how good the Uttar Pradesh all-rounder is.

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Dhoni impressed by Veer

Late on Saturday, CSK’s social media handles posted a video of Veer training within the nets on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Veer is seen smashing a lofted drive on the off-side on the primary ball.
Dhoni, standing behind the nets, nods in appreciation and says: “shot”. The younger all-rounder then scooped the ball within the area the place he Dhoni was. The legend noticed the ball go previous him and cheekily signalled a boundary.

After that Veer dispatches an virtually good yorker to the boundary with a robust straight hit. This spectacular drive is appreciated by Dhoni with a loud “shot”. The video beneath exhibits Dhoni’s response.

Prasanth : 🏏💥
MSD : 🗣️ SHOTTT!

The response from behind the stumps!#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/hCKuCp9TaM

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 21, 2026

Will Prashant Veer make CSK Playing XI?

The approach Dhoni reacted to Veer’s batting recommended that he was impressed by the children shot-making. That might imply that Veer will begin for the Super Kings straightaway of their first match of the season towards Rajasthan Royals on Monday, March 30 in Guwahati.

In the coaching video, Veer confirmed his vary and energy which seemed spectacular. The incontrovertible fact that he additionally bowls makes him a good priceless prospect for CSK. With Ravindra Jadeja gone, the Super Kings might see Veer as a possible substitute within the position and that might imply that the Uttar Pradesh all-rounder will get a long term within the match.