MS Dhoni, CSK and Ponting

Ponting points out key reason behind CSK's decision to retain MS Dhoni: 'Best players are the ones that...'
As predicted by cricket fans, Chennai Super Kings retained MS Dhoni ahead of the upcoming auction. In IPL 2024, CSK finished outside the playoff positions. In the retention list, Dhoni falls under the uncapped player category as he hasn't been a part of a starting XI in an international match in the last five years.
CSK used the uncapped player rule to retain Dhoni for the upcoming IPL season.
Besides Dhoni, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, swashbuckling left-hander Shivam Dube, and Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana were the other four players retained by CSK last month.
"CSK might think to leave MS Dhoni out for a game": Ponting
After being retained by Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming IPL 2025, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the franchise might rest MS Dhoni for a game to bring the best out of him. MS Dhoni,
IPL 2025: Chennai Might Think About Leaving Dhoni Out For A Game, Feels Ponting
After being retained by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2025, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that MS
CSK might rest MS Dhoni for few games to get the best out of him: Ricky Ponting
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes Chennai Super Kings might strategically rest MS Dhoni in some IPL 2025 matches to maximize his performance. Despite not being captain, Dhoni's mentorship and leadership remain crucial for the team.
CSK will occasionally rest MS Dhoni to get best out of him in IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting suggested that CSK may rest MS Dhoni occasionally in IPL 2025 to maximize his impact. Despite stepping back from captaincy, Dhoni’s experience, leadership, and finishing skills remain invaluable for the franchise's ambitions for 6th title.
IPL 2025: CSK might think about leaving Dhoni out for a game, feels Ponting
The 43-year-old, who is at the last stage of his playing career, only features in the IPL since announcing international retirement in 2020. He led CSK to five IPL titles under his leadership
Ponting predicts what lies ahead for MS Dhoni
Australia great Ricky Ponting has shared his admiration for MS Dhoni and the enduring career the India legend continues to build on in the IPL for the Chennai Super Kings.
Ricky Ponting Explains Reason Why CSK Decided To Retain MS Dhoni In IPL 2025
Australia great Ricky Ponting recently expressed his admiration for MS Dhoni and the remarkable career the Indian ...
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'He’s crucial to Chennai' - Ricky Ponting on what lies ahead for MS Dhoni
Click here to read more about Ricky Ponting's prediction about Chennai Super Kings' star MS Dhoni's future, only on ...