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MS Dhoni hints at continuing his IPL career beyond 2025, emphasizing his commitment to peak fitness and enjoyment of the game. Published: October 26, 2024 1:00 PM IST By Edited by Legendary India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has hinted strongly at his intention to continue playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) beyond 2025. At 43, Dhoni addressed speculation surrounding his future by emphasizing his commitment to maintaining peak physical condition to play cricket for the “next few years.
” His comments suggest that Dhoni is not only in CSK’s plans for IPL 2025 but may also be involved throughout the entire three-year cycle following the mega auction. “I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I am able to play,” said Dhoni in a promotional event for software brand Rigi, for whom he’s a brand ambassador, as quoted by Times of India. “When you play cricket like 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,” said Dhoni. Dhoni’s subsequent remarks further clarified that the IPL is firmly on his radar. “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,” Dhoni said. Dhoni has officially transferred the captaincy of CSK to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of IPL 2024. Nevertheless, as a five-time IPL-winning captain and one of the tournament’s most prominent figures, his continued involvement would be a significant boost for the IPL.
Having not played for Team India in over five years, Dhoni is eligible to be retained by CSK as an uncapped player at a cost of only ₹4 crore. This opportunity arises due to the reinstatement of a rule that was previously abolished in 2021. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on or follow us on and .
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