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India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: MS Dhoni back in Ranchi, enjoys fishing after CSK's disappointing season
After a forgettable IPL 2025 campaign, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni has returned to Ranchi, where he's spending his time away from the cricketing spotlight. The former India captain was recently spotted at his farmhouse enjoying a quiet fishing session. A photograph of MS Dhoni holding a freshly caught fish has gone viral on social media, where he is seen wearing a black T-shirt with the words "Duty, Honor, Country."advertisement"It depends. Again, I would say the same thing: I have four-five months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done," Dhoni said when he was asked about his IPL future. "Now I have to go to Ranchi and enjoy bike rides in my hometown," he had said after CSK's final league match, hinting at a break from the game before making any decisions about the ended their 2025 season at the bottom of the table - a first in the franchise's 16-year history. Despite finishing on a high with an 83-run win over Gujarat Titans, the team managed just four victories in 14 matches and were the first to be knocked out of the playoff race. The previous low came in 2022, when they finished Asked about his plans, Dhoni said: "Every year, it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit - not to forget this is top-level cricket. It's professional cricket - you have to be at your best - and it's not always performance that you can count, because if cricketers start retiring because of performance then a few of them will retire when they're 22."What is important to see is how much hunger you have, what kind of fitness you have, and how much you can contribute to the team, and whether the team needs you or not. So I have enough time. I will go back to Ranchi - haven't been home for a long time - enjoy a few bike rides, [take a] couple of months and then also spoke candidly about the increasing physical demands of the game. "I'm not saying I'm done, I'm not saying I'm coming back. As I said, I have the luxury of time. When you have the luxury then why not think about it and then decide."Dhoni played every match for CSK this season and faced more deliveries than he had in the previous two editions combined. However, there was criticism about his position in the batting order, with many feeling he came in too late during crucial moments. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! You May Also Like IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Dettol welcomes ‘captain cool' MS Dhoni as brand ambassador
HighlightsDettol, India's germ protection brand, has appointed cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for its Dettol Soaps, Bodywash and Handwash range, introducing the new Dettol Icy Cool product. Dettol Icy Cool addresses the need for protection from skin infection-causing germs, particularly during the extreme summer heat, by providing an instant icy burst of cooling refreshment. The campaign features a TV commercial where a teenage boy seeks reassurance from Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who steps out of a poster to promote Dettol Icy Cool as the solution for staying cool under pressure. Dettol , India's germ protection brand, has announced cricket icon and India's original Captain Cool — Mahendra Singh Dhoni — as the brand ambassador for its Dettol Soaps, Bodywash and Handwash range. This first-of-its-kind collaboration brings together a legendary cool icon and a trusted cool brand, unveiling the solution to staying cool in summers – Dettol Icy Cool . Dettol Icy Cool addresses a real consumer need — protection from skin infection causing germs which may be due to heat and sweat. In a country where summers can be extreme, and sweaty skin often leads to discomfort, Dettol Icy Cool delivers an instant icy burst of cooling refreshment to keep your body cool, so one's mind can be cool and one can perform even in the most high-pressure moments, the press note stated. This collaboration combines MS Dhoni 's cool-headed resilience with Dettol's trusted protection— a perfect match that promises to elevate summer experience by giving protection and unbeatable cooling feeling~ Speaking on the association, Mahendra Singh Dhoni said, 'I'm excited to be associated with Dettol to unveil their cool new campaign for Dettol Icy Cool. Staying calm under pressure has always been an important part of how I approach life on and off the field. Dettol Icy cool provides the perfect solution to stay cool - When your body is cool, your mind will be cool. That's why this campaign speaks to me, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.' The campaign's TVC, conceptualised by McCann World Group Prasoon Joshi, chairman, McCann Worldgroup, Asia Pacific and chief executive officer and chief creative officer, McCann Worldgroup, India, said, ' Body cool toh mind cool . With Dettol Icy Cool and Captain Cool MS Dhoni this campaign is celebrating the idea that being cool under the toughest conditions elevates your performance. It's a great example of the product and the brand ambassador being in complete sync with each other'. Commenting on the announcement, Kanika Kalra, regional marketing director, health, Reckitt – South Asia, said, 'Dettol Icy Cool has long been the go-to for summers with 3x intense cooling~ and protection against germs that cause skin infections# — especially amid the heat and hustle of everyday life. We are delighted to partner with Captain Cool himself, MS Dhoni — a symbol of calm, confidence and peak performance — to bring the essence of Dettol Icy Cool to life. Together, we aim to inspire millions to stay cool, stay protected, and perform their best, no matter the heat or pressure.' To mark the beginning of this partnership – Dettol Icy cool is releasing the first TVC in a series - Set on the sidelines of a nail-biting cricket match, the film follows a teenage boy, padded up and moments away from stepping onto the field. With the stakes sky-high, nerves begin to take over. Looking to his idol — MS Dhoni — for reassurance, he wonders: 'How does Captain Cool stay so cool?' In a playful twist, Dhoni steps out of a poster and offers Dettol Icy Cool as a solution. With intense cooling~ and trusted germ protection, it's the perfect ally under pressure to help keep cool - ' Body cool toh mind cool… aur game ho ya exam… performance cool! ' The campaign's fresh, youthful tone captures resilience, calm and Dettol Icy Cool's unbeatable cooling~ — proving staying cool starts with the body. With this new partnership, Dettol Icy Cool celebrates protection, performance, and cooling — making hygiene not just essential, but truly cool, it added.
Gulf Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Dhoni rules out IPL retirement after last match against Gujarat
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has refused to confirm or deny whether he will continue to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and said he will fix his future after taking a break. The wicket-keeper batter signed off his brief return to captaincy by leading CSK to a massive 83-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Though CSK signed off with a dominant victory in their final league match, former India captain Dhoni was a far cry from his former self during IPL 2025. He scored 196 runs across 14 matches at an average of 24.50. His strike rate of 135.17 speaks volumes given he was batting at a strike rate of 220.55 the previous season. Dhoni claimed he has the 'luxury of time' to think about his future and make a decision in the coming months. If it indeed was his last game, fans will be disappointed he did not get a chance to bat despite being geared up in his usual batting attire. He did not get a chance to make an impact on the scoreboard. 'I have 4-5 months to decide, there's no hurry. Need to keep the body fit. You have to be at your best. If cricketers start retiring for their performance, some of them will retire at 22. Will go back to Ranchi and enjoy a few bike rides. I am not saying I am done, nor saying I am coming back. I have the luxury of time. Will think about it and then decide,' said Dhoni in the post-match chat. It was certainly a season to forget for the five-time champions as they were subjected to their first ever bottom-placed finish in the points table. With only four wins on the board, CSK will certainly look to continue from the last game and get back to their usual self in 2026. 'When we started the season, the four games were in Chennai. We decided to bat second, but I felt the wicket was good for batting in the first innings. 'I was worried about the batting department. We can put runs on the board, but a few holes to fill. Ruturaj doesn't need to worry about too many things next season. 'You feel old. I sit in the last seat, and he sits next to me. He (Siddharth) is exactly 25 years younger than I, and that makes me feel I am old,' he added. Meanwhile, Dewald Brevis continued to dazzle fans with his innovative batting and power-hitting as he smashed a 23-ball 57, his second half-century of the season, to help Chennai Super Kings end their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a comprehensive defeat of table-toppers Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. Later, the young South African batter acknowledged the long-standing comparisons between him and one of the most successful Proteas batters in IPL history, AB De Villiers, but said he would like to be known for his own style of batting. Brevis' fifty, which earned him the Player of the Match honour, propelled Chennai Super Kings to a massive score of 230 and ultimately resulted in an 83-run win over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the post-match presentation, Brevis said that while being compared to the RCB legend is an honour, he wants to be his own player. Agencies
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India.com
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
When Will MS Dhoni Retire From IPL? CSK Captain Gives BIG Statement On His Future, Says...
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday kept the world guessing on his IPL future after his team's convincing victory against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad After CSK's dominating 83-run win over GT in their last league match, the 43-year old Dhoni was asked about his IPL future. However, the five-times champions did not give a definitive answer, saying that he will take to decide whether he will come back next season. "It depends, you know. Again, I would say the same thing. I have 4-5 months to decide. There is no hurry to decide," said Dhoni in the post-match presentation ceremony. "Every year, it's 15% more effort. To keep the body fit. Not to forget this is top level cricket. It's professional cricket. You have to be at your best," he added. Dhoni said that lack of performance can never be his reason for taking the retirement decision. "It's not always performance that you can count. Because if cricketers start retiring because of performances, few of them will retire when they are 22. So what is important is to see how much hunger you have. What kind of fitness you have. And how much you can contribute to the team. Whether the team needs you or not," he said. "So [I] have enough time and go back to Ranchi. I haven't been home for a long a few bike rides... [take a] couple of months then decide," he added. When asked further on the decision, Dhoni re-iterated that he has the luxury of time to decide his future. "I am not saying I am done. I am not saying I am coming back here at the same time. As I said, I have the luxury of timing. When you have the luxury, why not? Think about it and then you can decide," the former India skipper said. In IPL 2025, Dhoni had to step in midway to captain CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. He led CSK to three out of their four wins and six defeats in the IPL 2025 season. When it comes to his own batting performance, Dhoni managed to score 196 runs in 13 innings coming lower down the order with a highest score of 30.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
I am not saying I am done, not saying I am coming back: Dhoni on IPL future
True to his inimitable style, Mahendra Singh Dhoni kept the world guessing on his IPL future, saying he will now enjoy his bike rides in Ranchi and will take his own sweet time to decide whether he will come back next season. Chennai Super Kings' ordinary season gave fodder to speculations that the side may go in for a complete overhaul in the coming season and the iconic Dhoni will not be around even as a batter. 'It depends. I have 4-5 months to decide, there's no hurry. Need to keep my body fit. You have to be at your best,' Dhoni said after CSK's huge 83-run win over Gujarat Titans. The 43-year-old dropped himself in the batting order, getting to hit only a few balls and could not make the desired impact this season. So, a question about his future was inevitable after the team's last league game here. Dhoni said lack of performance can never be his reason for taking the retirement decision. 'If cricketers start retiring for their performance, some of them will retire at 22. I will go back to Ranchi, enjoy a few bike rides. I am not saying I am done, not saying I am coming back. I have the luxury of timing. Will think about it and then decide,' he said. Dhoni hoped that CSK would have a good season next year when Ruturaj Gaikwad returns from his injury and joked that only his skipper's age makes him look old. 'Ruturaj doesn't need to worry about too many things next season. He will fit into one of those roles. You feel old. He is exactly 25 years younger than me, that makes me feel I am old,' he said. Talking about the forgettable 2025 IPL season, Dhoni admitted that batting let them down. 'We didn't have a good season; it was one of those perfect performances (vs GT). We haven't caught very well, but the catching was good today. When we started the season, the four games were in Chennai. We decided to bat second, but I felt the wicket was good for batting in the first innings. 'I was worried about the batting department. We can put runs on the board, but a few holes to fill.' GT skipper Shubman Gill, who has been given the reins of India's Test side, said they lost the game in the power play, losing three wickets. 'We never really came back. Chasing 230 is always a tricky target. Teams already eliminated have nothing to lose and they come out all guns blazing. We weren't able to stay calm under pressure, and I think we gave in to pressure. 'It's very important to control runs in the middle overs. If you are not going to do that it's going to be challenging. That's where we were lacking in the last two games.' Talking about the mood in the dressing room, Gill said it will be hard to digest a defeat. 'This one would be a hard pill to swallow for us. The bright side is that we have two or three games left, so the boys will be motivated to play in Mohali. 'Fortunately for me, going back to my hometown... I played a lot of cricket there and it's going to be really exciting,' he said.
