As IPL retirement negotiations get underway, MS Dhoni says he didn’t receive a “discount for age.”

By the time the next IPL begins, MS Dhoni will be approaching 44. Is there another season left in him? Though it seems implausible, you can never tell with Dhoni. Although there have been rumours regarding Dhoni’s IPL retirement for the past few editions, the renowned keeper-batter is still going strong. His unparalleled physical condition is the main cause of that. While the CSK management has repeatedly acknowledged during IPL 2024 that Dhoni’s dodgy knee won’t allow him to bat for long, the Impact Player rule has undoubtedly helped the former captain wait until the final four overs to come out and bat. Nevertheless, Dhoni has given it his all both with the bat and behind the stumps.

Because Dhoni had knee surgery last year, CSK has been able to control his workload this season. There were still a few deliveries before he batted.

Nevertheless, he scored astronomical amounts in 14 games. Dhoni scored 161 runs with a strike rate of 220.55 and an average of 53.67.

He gave it his all in CSK’s crucial victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scoring 25 runs off of 13 balls, but he was unable to lead them to victory. CSK finished sixth in the IPL 2024 points standings after being eliminated from the playoffs.

In a video posted on the Dubai Eye 103.8 YouTube page on Monday, Dhoni emphasised the value of maintaining physical fitness. The two-time World Cup winning captain stated that if you want to play at the greatest level, you have no choice but to maintain your physical fitness because age is not a factor.

“The hardest thing is that I don’t get to play cricket all year round. Thus, I must be in shape. You will be up against young, fit players of international cricket once I arrive. A professional athlete’s journey is not simple, and age is not an excuse. You have to be just as fit as the other person to play. You don’t really get that grace as you get older. Thus, dietary patterns, some exercise, and all of those things are present. Thankfully, I don’t use social media, so there are fewer distractions.”

Dhoni said, “Once I quit international cricket…,”

Dhoni added that he missed spending time with his family during the height of his cricket career, when he was involved in all formats of the game, because he was constantly preoccupied with cricket, endorsements, etc. He also talked about how having dogs relieved his stress and allowed him to stay focused.

“I wanted to spend a little more time with my family after I retired from playing cricket internationally. However, to maintain focus and be cognitively engaged at the same time—I enjoy farming, riding motorcycles, and I’ve just developed an interest in classic vehicles. These items help me to relax. When I’m stressed, I might go to the garage and spend a few hours there. When I return, I’ll be OK,” he stated.

“Having a pet, whether a dog or a cat, has always made me feel like I grew up with… But I like dogs better. They love you without conditions. As I mentioned in a previous interview, my dog always greets me the same manner after I return from a game loss,” Dhoni continued.

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