WATCH: Fans Lose Calm as Viral Video Shows MS Dhoni Training Behind Closed Doors

It was the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni promised his fans to entertain them for one more season. Experts have been speculating about his retirement from the cash-rich tournament, the only tournament he plays since drawing the curtains on his international career in 2020. But the man himself comes up with a surprise by extending his tenure.

More than his abilities to finish or win games, it’s his captaincy that makes CSK a reckoning force in the IPL. The Men in Yellow defeated Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023 to register a record-equaling fifth title win. As the defending champions get ready for a new season, the skipper has already begun sweating it out on the training ground.

A video has gone viral on social media in which Dhoni could be seen training behind closed doors. He has the yellow CSK pads on in the video and smashing the ball with his willow. Though CricketNext doesn’t confirm the exact date when the video was shot, it has started garnering endless views on microblogging site X.

Dhoni, who has been exploring different corners of the world with his family, was recently spotted at the engagement ceremony of Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s sister.

Dhoni blessed the couple in his signature style, stating, “They seem very happy. They are very excited. They danced very well. They get along very well; I would like to wish them all the very best for the challenging times ahead. I mean, from a career perspective.”

Earlier this year, the CSK skipper underwent knee surgery and has been visiting places post-recovery. He also paid a visit to his ancestral village in Uttarakhand. He was also spotted in Dubai during the IPL 2024 players’ auction and celebrated New Year’s Eve there as well.