“I Have To Keep Myself Fit”: MS Dhoni

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As the IPL retention deadline approached, MS Dhoni expressed intent to continue playing, raising hopes for a 2025 comeback with CSK.

As the October 31 deadline for IPL player retention nears, the future of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni remains a topic of intense speculation. The IPL governing council has provided ample time for all ten franchises to finalise their lists, but the question of Dhoni’s return for IPL 2025 has yet to be clarified.

At a recent promotional event, Dhoni hinted at his plans. He said, “I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I can play. When you play cricket as a professional sport, it becomes difficult to enjoy it just like a game. That’s what I want to do. It’s not easy. The emotions keep coming; the commitments are there. I want to enjoy the game for the next few years.”

Dhoni further indicated his commitment to CSK, noting, “I have to keep myself fit for nine months, so that I can play two and a half months of IPL. You need to plan it out, but at the same time chill a bit.”

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan echoed the franchise’s enthusiasm for Dhoni’s continued presence. “When he is ready, what else do we want? We are happy,” he told Cricbuzz. The franchise management is set to meet Dhoni soon to finalise his status ahead of the submission deadline.

MS Dhoni’s ‘Uncapped Player’ Status

Should Dhoni return, he can be retained as an “uncapped player” for INR 4 crore, as he has not played international cricket or held a BCCI central contract in the last five years. This would also mark his first return to CSK without an active captaincy role, as Ruturaj Gaikwad led the team in IPL 2024.

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Last Updated on October 26, 2024