Recently, Chennai Super Kings CEO Kashi Vishwanathan had said that Dhoni has not taken a final decision regarding playing in IPL 2025.
Before the IPL 2025 mega auction, there is suspense regarding Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) playing in the upcoming season. For the past few years, there has been speculation about MS Dhoni’s retirement as he has been battling injuries. However, the veteran player has entertained his fans with his brilliant batting and brilliant wicketkeeping.
Recently, Chennai Super Kings CEO Kashi Vishwanathan had said that MS Dhoni has not taken a final decision regarding playing in IPL 2025. He has told the management that he will inform before October 31. Meanwhile, now Dhoni himself has given a big statement about playing in IPL. He said that he still has a few years of cricket left in him.
MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) while speaking at a promotional event organized for Rigi said, “I just want to enjoy the last few years of cricket that I have been able to play,
Under the new retention policy of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings can retain Dhoni only as an uncapped player. Because he has not played any international cricket for the last five years. Dhoni played his last match for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. He announced his retirement from international cricket in August 2020. According to the new rules, franchises are allowed to retain former international players at an uncapped base price of Rs 4 crore.
I have to keep myself fit for nine months- Dhoni
MS Dhoni further talked about the challenges of playing professional cricket. He told how he keeps himself fit to play in the IPL despite being away from the game for the whole year.
In childhood, we used to go out at 4 pm and enjoy the game. But when you play professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy cricket, just like the game itself. This is what I want to do. It is not easy. Feelings keep coming, commitments are made. I want to enjoy the game for the next few years. I have to keep myself fit for nine months so that I can play two and a half months of IPL. I have kept it very simple. I’ll train for 15, 20, 25 days, then take a break for 15-20 days, so it really helps me stay on track.