MS Dhoni, the former captain of India, was recently seen preparing for the forthcoming Indian Premier League season by exercising at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium. Fans were immediately excited before the event when the Chennai Super Kings posted the update on their official social media accounts.
At forty-four, Dhoni is still one of the most recognisable people in IPL history. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 5,439 runs at an outstanding average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.46 in 278 IPL games. Even if his position has changed throughout time, he still has a significant impact on the CSK setup.
The Ranchi native was given captaincy responsibilities once more last season after regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined by injury. Even with little exposure to games, Dhoni led the team through a difficult campaign with poise and tactical skill. On May 25, 2025, he made his final appearance in competitive cricket during the IPL season.
Watch the net session featuring MS Dhoni here:
A treat, every time he bats 🥳✨
Superfans, you know what time it is 🔜🦁#WhistlePodu
🎥 : Jharkhand cricket association pic.twitter.com/VY6okLqVVC— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 26, 2026
Dhoni scored 196 runs at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17 in 13 innings during the 2025 season. Despite switching to a lower-order finisher, he is still a dependable power-hitting option and provides priceless field and behind-the-stumps knowledge. As he returns to captaincy, Gaikwad is anticipated to benefit greatly from his game knowledge and decision-making skills.
The five-time winners made news during the preseason trading window when they acquired Sanju Samson from the Rajasthan Royals in return for Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. The team also made significant investments in young players, paying ₹14.20 crore apiece for the uncapped Indian stars Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, demonstrating their determination to rebuild quickly.
CSK will be eager to make a big recovery after finishing last season at the bottom of the standings with only four wins from ten games. The team hopes that Dhoni’s leadership and expertise will help them regain their signature stability in the forthcoming campaign, as he continues to anchor the team.
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