My personal favorite team is Chennai Super Kings, says 'die-hard MS Dhoni fan' Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda has said that his favorite team is Chennai Super Kings. Hooda was released by Punjab Kings last year ahead of the player retention. He played for the team in the seasons 2020 and 2021. The right-hander has played for Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Rohtak-born player has recently been selected for the Indian ODI squad for the three-match series against West Indies.

He had a great time with the bat in the recently concluded, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The 26-year-old was the second-highest run-getter with 294 runs in six games averaging 73.5 and had a strike rate of 168. In IPL since 205, he has played 80 games and amassed 785 runs averaging 16.70 and striking at 129.53 so far.

Meanwhile, Hooda has said that he doesn't want to play for a specific team and can play for any team.

"There is nothing like that. As of now, Deepak is not waiting for the auction on the 12th and 13th, he is just waiting for the 6th. There is no team as such, I just want to play. But my personal favorite team is the Chennai Super Kings. I am like a kid who wants to play under MS Dhoni."

I'm a die-hard fan of MS Dhoni and like his leadership as well: Deepak Hooda

Deepak Hooda has added that he is a die-hard fan of former India skipper MS Dhoni and he likes his leadership as well.

"I am MS Dhoni's die-hard fan, I like his leadership as well. I have spoken to him many times. When I had come to the Indian team earlier as well, Dhoni bhai was also there. Then also I used to talk to him and after that, whenever we have met we have spoken."