[Watch] MS Dhoni leaves fans in awe with stylish look ahead of IPL 2025 retention deadline
Former Team India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni's style quotient has been a massive hit among the masses. Since the early days of his career, the wicketkeeper-batter's hairstyles and looks have garnered a lot of limelight.
The star cricketer's look has become a talking point once again as he dazzled fans with another stylish avatar. A few pictures and videos of Dhoni went viral on social media on Thursday, October 24, in which he can be seen walking out of a vanity van in a white vest.
MS Dhoni's casual look got a big thumbs-up from his fans. Praising the 43-year-old's style, an X user wrote:
"His stylish look is on point, and it is great to see him rocking such a bold vibe."
"That's our thala looking stylish as always." commented another.
"MS Dhoni looks effortlessly stylish." chimed in yet another.
Dhoni was last seen in action during the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He handed over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captaincy reins to opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the season.
The five-time champions narrowly missed out on a playoffs spot, finishing fifth in the points table with seven wins and as many losses. Dhoni entertained the viewers with his whirlwind cameos down the order, chalking up 161 runs across just 73 balls.
Dhoni has yet to make an official announcement regarding his IPL future. As per the new retention rules, the Chennai-based franchise will be able to retain the veteran stumper for ₹4 crore. According to the rule, an Indian player who hasn't featured in international cricket in the last five years can be retained as an uncapped player.
"We hope that he will play" - CSK CEO on MS Dhoni's availability for IPL 2025
CSK CEO Viswanathan recently disclosed that the franchise is waiting for MS Dhoni's confirmation regarding his availability for IPL 2025. He mentioned that while Chennai want the seasoned campaigner to continue paying, they are still awaiting an official word.
Viswanathan revealed that Dhoni had communicated that he would inform the team management of his decision by October 31. The CSK CEO told Sports Vikatan (quoted as saying by India Today):
"We also want Dhoni to play in the CSK team. But Dhoni has not confirmed it to us yet. Dhoni said, 'I will tell you before October 31.' We hope that he will play."
The deadline for the 10 franchises to submit their retentions has been set at October 31.