BCCI has decided to 'retire' the jersey number as a tribute to the World Cup winning skipper.
Here is a look at likely retentions for some teams.
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, 42, said is it is tough to maintain his fitness as his only tournament in the year is the IPL.
India has not sent its cricket team to Pakistan since 2008 when they last came for the Asia Cup under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy.
Speculation is rife that this will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's final IPL season as a player.
Ziva will be 9 on February 6. Gosh, how quickly these children grow!
Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.
The CSK captain 'likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much open door policy. You would go in and quite often find a lot of younger players there.'
Sanju Samson showed utmost respect to the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni when the two wicket-keepers caught up during their teams's practice sessions.
New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
With whispers of this being his final season, fans cherish every appearance even more.
Could this be a hint at retirement, or is Dhoni planning a surprise venture in the cricketing world?
The Chepauk crowd erupted with excitement as M S Dhoni strode out to bat
Following his official announcement as CSK's skipper, Gaikwad admitted that Dhoni had given him a subtle hint about a change in the team's leadership last season.
Suresh Raina, who led Urbanrisers Hyderabad to victory against the Southern Super Stars in the Legends League T20 tournament in Ranchi, visited the Dhoni home for dinner after the game.
Rohit Sharma notched up another milestone in his career as he became only the second opener to go past the landmark of 300 sixes in One-Day Internationals.
The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.
Dhoni caught up with former team-mates Zaheer Khan, Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra.
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.
Clips from CSK's first two matches show Dhoni actively involved in setting the field, leading to questions about Gaikwad's authority as the new leader.
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'And the third thing he asked was which is the next car I was going to buy.'
Shaji Ul Mulk, T Ten Global Sports Founder and Chairman, believes the prospect of seeing India icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the T10 format could be a possibility.
As if playing with and against the greats of the game was not enough, SunRisers Hyderabad youngsters were given a special masterclass by none other than Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
Glimpses from CSK's training session in Chennai on Tuesday.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni reunited with former CSK team-mate Suresh Raina.
'I think we are going to see him at Punjab Kings'
Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a rousing reception from spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.
'One day I told him, if you want to be a cricketer with a long career, you cannot be a fast bowler.' 'I felt more than pace, unorthodox left arm spin would suit him better.' 'Please don't give me credit for what he is doing now. I only made a suggestion.'
The escalating military tension between the two nations, a deluge of information, and the inability to sift through fake and real news can significantly affect the psychological well-being of individuals, said mental health experts.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
He is the fourth men's cricketer to be invited for the ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
After CSK's triumph in a rain-affected IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad, Dhoni again said what he has been saying each time he has been asked this tournament -- that he has some months before the December IPL auction to make up his mind whether to play or to retire his bat and wicket-keeping gloves.
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