He added that, Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra would also be crucial retentions, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also an obvious choice.
CSK have won five titles under Dhoni's leadership and the two share a bond like no other.
Drone maker Garuda Aerospace have renewed their brand ambassador contract with M S Dhoni after he tops up investment in the company.
This Asia Cup has charred the relationship between India and Pakistan players.
Steely Jadeja completes 7,000 international runs, joins Ganguly, Dhoni, Pant.
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'When it comes to strategy or planning for a match, there is nobody better than Dhoni.' 'Whether he is uncapped or capped, every franchise would want to pick Dhoni, no matter what price he is available for.'
'M S Dhoni stands as a towering figure in Indian cricket, arguably the most successful captain ever.'
Even though they play for two fierce rivals in the IPL, Kohli and Dhoni have never let the cricketing battles get in their way of their friendship.
Images from Day 2 of the 1st Test between India and West Indies in Ahmedabad
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli were spotted bowling during their net sessions.
Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.
Cricket ricket royalty added to the glamour at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's sangeet ceremony in Mumbai on Friday night.
This simple document encapsulates a pivotal juncture in Dhoni's life when he served as a ticket collector
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'I feel very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No 1,' Paramjit Singh told the AajTak channel.
Pakistan leads India 3-2 in finals.
During the 17th over, with a mischievous grin, he mimicked throwing a water bottle at the camera seemingly expressing annoyance at the extended focus.
It's IPL season again and that means Thala's back in action! Fans wait all year to see Mahendra Singh Dhoni back doing what he does best.
Ambati Rayudu doesn't feel MS Dhoni has played his last match, puts ball in BCCI's court
Regardless to who the home team is, IPL 2024, like IPL 2023, has seen Dhoni fans flock to the stadium to catch a glimpse of the legend who may be playing in his last season.
'The exact reason for the inevitable separation is immediately not clear but the veteran off spinner is believed to have made up his mind.'
The happy family posed in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Sachin Tendulkar was at his witty best as he fielded questions from fans during an 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) session on Reddit on Monday, August 25.
When the Indian team entered the ICC Cricket Academy Arena for their evening net session ahead of the Asia Cup, Samson was the first to start his solo keeping drills with fielding coach T Dilip, even as others were just about lumbering up.
Dhoni is sporting a dashing 'Samurai' look with a half ponytail.
This heartwarming image sparked a wave of nostalgia
The players were presented with special gold medals engraved with the number '50' and the CSK logo, a token of appreciation for their outstanding record at Chepauk.
With whispers of this being his final season, fans cherish every appearance even more.
Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, celebrated the arrival of 2024 in style.
Sanju Samson, one of Rajasthan Royals' longest-serving players, will remain at the helm for IPL 2026, dismissing speculation of an off-season exit.
Rohit currently sits at fourth place in the overall list of captains with the most T20I wins.
'There are 3-4 people who wasted 10 years of my son's vital career...captains like Dhoniji, Viratji, Rohitji and coach Dravidji.'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni looked quite the hunk in his new look sporting long locks.
In preparation for IPL 2024, during a nets session on Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Chennai Super Kings captain was seen using a bat bearing the logo of a new brand.
Dhoni delighted the crowd with two Dhonieseque strokes, a six over long on, and a boundary that sped to the fence.
For the first time in his illustrious IPL career, Mahendra Singh Dhoni finds himself under scrutiny.
MSD fans have erected a colossal 100-foot cutout, making it the biggest ever dedicated to a cricketer in India.
Dhoni caught up with former team-mates Zaheer Khan, Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra.
His brilliant form notwithstanding, Mahendra Singh Dhoni cannot be promoted in the batting order as his recovery from a knee injury has restricted his ability to wield the willow for long periods, said Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming.