Glimpses from CSK's training session in Chennai on Tuesday.
With whispers of this being his final season, fans cherish every appearance even more.
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.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni reunited with former CSK team-mate Suresh Raina.
The Chepauk crowd erupted with excitement as M S Dhoni strode out to bat
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Dhoni caught up with former team-mates Zaheer Khan, Parthiv Patel and Ashish Nehra.
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.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni got a rousing reception from spectators at the Arun Jaitley stadium.
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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.
'There is no comparison. We are just trying to copy a great pose by a great man, nothing beyond that!'
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.
M S Dhoni's stoic gaze at the national flag resonates with the spirit of the occasion.
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.
'It was very an emotional moment for him. And then I realised that CSK is very close to his heart, he loves the players like his own family.'
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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India skipper Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar were all ears as the great man offered insights on the game inside the pavilion named after him.
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni attended her first match of IPL 2024 along with daughter Ziva as they cheered for the Chennai Super Kings.
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.
'The coach, the captain, the memories.'
He is the fourth men's cricketer to be invited for the ceremony after Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
Steve Smith, who has also captained Australia, said Dhoni at higher than number eight could benefit CSK.
'What a collection and what a man MSD is. A great achiever and a even more incredible person.;
'It's quite a task to maintain this. I'll try to keep it, but maybe one fine day I might decide to chop it off.'
For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rishabh Pant dined at Bastian in Mumbai.
The duo were snapped laughing about something as youngster Shivam Dube stood around listening to the conversation.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni and daughter Ziva enjoyed playing with their dogs at their farm house in Ranchi.
Dhoni is participating in the ongoing JSCA Tennis Tournament in Ranchi.
The new stand at the iconic M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, which has been named after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, was opened on Friday.
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.
Rinku Singh, who is enjoying a stunning season, said his hard work at the KKR academy is paying off.
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.
