MS Dhoni is all geared up for 2025 IPL and this is the news which could surely get fans of the cricketing sport in India excited. Since Dhoni carries himself in so much serenity and boasts one of the sharp cricketing minds, his very presence was indeed an indispensable cog in Chennai Super Kings. A recent picture of him training ahead of the 2025 season has recently gone viral as fans are all waiting for the tournament to begin on March 21, 2025. MS Dhoni started preparations for IPL 2025. - Thala will be back at the Chepauk. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/lVH1PTFC5b — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 20, 2025 MS Dhoni, lovingly referred to as "Thala" by CSK enthusiasts, has been the face of the team for over ten years. He had decided, even before the commencement of IPL 2024, to relinquish the captaincy reins to young and promising Ruturaj Gaikwad. But he remains a very integral part of the team even though not as captain. Also Read | Watch: Laurie Evans’ Amazing One-Handed Four in ILT20 2025 An interesting development this season is that Dhoni has been retained by CSK as an "uncapped" player. The new rule has stated that a player who hasn't played for the country in the last five years can be regarded as uncapped. This increases the flexibility of teams to retain players without adding to the number of core players retained. At 43, Dhoni’s love for the game is as strong as ever. Even though he hasn’t played for India since the 2019 World Cup, his commitment to cricket continues to inspire his fans and teammates. Dhoni has shared that he wants to enjoy his last years in the IPL, especially after CSK’s unexpected early exit in IPL 2024. It will be a fantastic season of IPL 2025 with 74 matches played among ten teams. With the tournament around the corner, the fans are looking forward to another exciting season.