The former Indian captain MS DHoni expressed his concerns about the declining fitness in Indian youth. Recently, he attended an event where he explained that young kids have to really plan for the basic minimal physical movement. The 44-year-old MS Dhoni has been leading Chennai Super Kings, even though Ruturaj Gaikwad was earlier announced as the captain of the squad. Even though MS Dhoni is trolled for his minimal contributions with the bat these days, his keeping reflex is still top-notch. Last year, Dhoni had a knee injury due to a lingering issue; however, his fitness is still admirable at his age. Speaking about his concerns, he said, "Nowadays that age is coming down, in the sense the amount of physical activity is coming down. So, the average fitness level of us as Indians, that has gone down. Even my daughter, I feel she doesn't do a lot of physical activity. She is not into sport so we have to plan things where you (are) physically active. That's how it has been. A lot of people don't play sport." Ms Dhoni speaking about fitness of Indians at event in Ranchi Last night. pic.twitter.com/FZThpQNuVs — 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) July 21, 2025 Read also: 'When Bumrah Struck...': Brook Reveals Why England Fired Back at Lord’s MS Dhoni glorious career MS Dhoni began his international journey in 2004 and rose to captaincy by 2007. Renowned for his composure and strategic acumen, Dhoni’s athleticism stood out—evident in his lightning-fast stumpings and swift running between the wickets. He remains the only captain to have lifted all three major ICC white-ball titles: the T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup, and Champions Trophy. His fitness discipline and sharp cricketing mind played a vital role in shaping India’s dominance during his tenure. Even after retiring from international cricket, Dhoni’s passion for the game remains intact. In the 2025 IPL, now the league’s oldest player, he showed glimpses of his vintage brilliance. Against LSG, he scored a quickfire 26 off 11 balls and stitched a vital partnership with Shivam Dube, earning the Player of the Match award—the oldest to do so.