One of the biggest names in international cricket and post-retirement is MS Dhoni. MS Dhoni’s fitness has always been a talking point, as he has put through some outstanding performances even after retirement. A lot of cricket fans, right before the start of IPL 2025, have been excited about it.
Even at the age of 43, MS Dhoni will be playing IPL for Chennai Super Kings as an uncapped player. According to sources, this could be his last IPL, and he has talked about how tough it is to play cricket for 2 months.
MS Dhoni Talks on Fitness and IPL at 43
In a recent event in Mumbai, which MS Dhoni attended, he talked about how he keeps himself fit.
The event was more of a highlight of what MS Dhoni felt about his body, fitness, and love for the game. At the age of 43, Dhoni said that it won’t be easy for him to play for 2 months in the tournament.
Still, for the love of the sport and also for the love of the fans, MS will be donning the yellow jersey. The former skipper also added that, at the age of 43, he has to put in too much of the hard work to remain fit.
To play for 2 months in the IPL, MS Dhoni’s fitness has to be on-point for more than 8 months a year. Such a determined man for the love of the game, and also the team.
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Dhoni’s Ultimate Motivation
MS Dhoni is one of the most successful cricketers in the world. His ability to win matches single handedly has made him a fan-favorite. MS Dhoni recently attended an event in Mumbai talking about how he keeps himself fit.
At the event, he talked about his motivation to play the game. Dhoni stated in an interview that he wanted to play for India, and it was his highest motivation. He further added that, coming from a state that didn’t produce too many cricketers, Dhoni wanted to make a name.
The World Cup winner further justified that he wanted to win every match he played, and contribute to the nation’s pride. It was this motivation that helped him win so many ICC titles, for the team in blue.
MS Dhoni: The Uncapped Player
It might be the very first time that a retired cricket player, who once was the leader of the franchise, will be playing as an uncapped player.
Yes, that very player is MS Dhoni. CSK decided to retain MS Dhoni on their side, as the uncapped player, for the price of Rs 4 crore.
More than the price paid to play the game, this could be the way for MS Dhoni to return the favor of the fans who have supported him throughout his career, both in international and domestic cricket.
To the readers unaware, MS Dhoni is the only cricketer who has remained with the Chennai squad right from the start, which shows the loyalty of the player.
CSK in IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2025, as he did in 2024. They have had some good signings in the auction.
The first match for CSK, in IPL 2025, will be played on 23rd March, 2025, against Mumbai Indians, at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Fans are expected to fill the stadium up.
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