Speaking at a promotional event in Goa, he expressed his desire to enjoy cricket and emphasized that this enjoyment would benefit both him and the team. Dhoni plans to focus on fitness and has dedicated the next nine months to preparing for the IPL, which he will only play for about two and a half months.

With a mega auction before the IPL 2025 season and a deadline for player retention looming on October 31, CSK has yet to officially release its player list. Dhoni, who played 11 matches last season, scored 110 runs with a strike rate of 224.48. Under his guidance, young cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over as captain, though the team struggled to reach the playoffs last season. There’s speculation that CSK might retain Dhoni as an uncapped player for Rs. 4 crores.