India, March 22 -- MS Dhoni does not hand out praise cheaply. That is part of what has kept his voice so authoritative inside Chennai Super Kings dressing rooms across eras. So when the CSK icon was heard approving Prashant Veer's strokeplay during a training session, the moment naturally stood out a little more than an ordinary social media clip.

For Prashant Veer, that matters because CSK went all the way to Rs.14.20 crore for the uncapped all-rounder at the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the most eye-catching investments of their campaign and instantly placing a sharp spotlight on everything from his development to his readiness.

In a CSK practice video shared on social media, Veer is seen batting in the nets with Dhoni standing...