‘It becomes difficult to enjoy like a game’: MS Dhoni on CSK future ahead of IPL 2025 Retentions | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ talisman and former India captain, MS Dhoni, has finally offered a massive hint to his fans as the IPL 2025 Retentions deadline is fast approaching.
The IPL governing council has the 10 franchises to firm up their combination of retentions October 31, with a two-day mega auction slated to be held in the fourth week of November.
Among the most discussed topics in the cricketing circles has been the 43-year-old Dhoni’s playing future with CSK as the team will bear an inevitable transition post the auctions under skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni, however, remains integral to the brand and the franchise owners are said to be keen to have him continue with the team.
Dhoni can be retained as an uncapped player for Rs 4 crore this season, having spent five years without a BCCI central contract or national appearance. The two-time World Cup-winning skipper has now hinted that he is looking forward to another cycle with the Yellow Army.
“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I can play,” Dhoni said in a promotional event for software brand, according to Times of India.
Dhoni added that it is challenging to find the right motivation given he only plays competitive cricket for two months a year.
“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 cleared his intentions to continue playing in the IPL saying, “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.