MS Dhoni, the experienced captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has shared his thoughts on whether he will participate in IPL 2025.

The 43-year-old Dhoni, whose IPL 2024 season concluded with a group-stage exit, mentioned that his return to the field with CSK would depend on the guidelines set by the BCCI and IPL governing council for the next IPL auction in 2025.

“There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the ball is not in our court. So, once the rules and regulations get formalized, I will take a call, but needs to be in the best interest of the team,” Dhoni remarked during a promotional event when answering a fan’s question.

Recently, the BCCI met with representatives from all ten IPL franchises in Mumbai to establish the protocols and standards for the upcoming auction. Teams have varied opinions on the number of player retentions and the need for another significant auction soon.

Reports indicate that most teams, particularly those that have been part of the IPL since its inception, prefer stability and have advocated for holding major auctions every four or five years. With this consensus among the franchises, the decision now lies with the BCCI.

At the same event, Dhoni also addressed the viral “Thala for a Reason” trend on social media. This trend involves associating Dhoni’s jersey number 7 with various positive events, highlighting the admiration fans have for him.

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The admiration and trend among fans stem not only from Dhoni’s cricketing skills but also from his leadership qualities, humility, and the strong emotional bond he has built over the years.

The good news for supporters is that Dhoni himself has acknowledged and appreciated this social media trend. The 43-year-old expressed his gratitude to fans for their unwavering support.

“I wasn’t aware of this trend initially. I found out about it through Instagram. I’m grateful to my fans. I don’t need to defend myself on social media because my fans do it for me. Whenever necessary, they praise me and stand by me. So, I don’t have to do much. This trend is part of that support. I’m very thankful to my fans. Even though I’m not very active on social media, they eagerly wait for my posts and love them,” Dhoni shared.