IPL 2025: Kamlesh Nagarkoti Expresses Desire to Join CSK Inspired by MS Dhoni

One of the fastest bowlers that India has produced, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, is eager to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL 2025 season, primarily due to his admiration for MS Dhoni. Despite going unsold in the IPL 2024 mini-auction, Nagarkoti was picked up by CSK for his base price of INR 30 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction.

The 24-year-old shot to fame in the 2018 U-19 World Cup with his pace, consistently bowling over 145 kph. Although he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 3.20 crore that same year, injuries have hampered his career, limiting him to just 12 IPL matches and five wickets. In the interview given, Nagarkoti said:

I have been waiting for this for a long time. I am grateful that I have got an opportunity once again. I am back again where I always wanted to be. I am eager to join CSK, and that’s because of Mahendra Singh Dhoni sir. It is every cricketer’s dream to play alongside or under such a legend of the game. I never imagined that I would ever be able to play with him. I have worked a lot on my fitness, and I am injury-free now. The injuries troubled me for years and kept me out of action. Sometimes, you get frustrated, annoyed, and upset, but I kept telling myself that I would make a comeback. I am in a happy space now. CSK are five-time champions. My next aim is to become a part of the title-winning CSK side this time and help them win their record sixth title. I am really excited to meet Dhoni, sir. I am looking forward to a successful and triumphant season with CSK this time.

Now fully recovered and injury-free, Nagarkoti is excited to join the Men in Yellow and play alongside Dhoni, aiming to help CSK secure their sixth IPL title.