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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni became the first cricketer to play 200 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches when his side took the field against Rajasthan Royals here on Monday.
Asked about the feat at the toss, Dhoni said that he was unaware until the commentator pointed it out.
The former India captain, who has led the Chennai franchise to three IPL titles and eight appearances in finals and had also played a few games for Rising Pune Supergiant, has been struggling to revive his team this season.
Despite losing the majority of the matches this season, Dhoni still remains the only captain with over 100 IPL wins.
Sanjay Bangar, the former India batting coach, praised Dhoni's leadership in a TV show ahead of Monday's match.
Dhoni though averages just 27.2 this season with the bat, which is the lowest except in 2017. He is yet to score a half-century.
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