Suresh Raina catches up with MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2025 retention announcement
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina recently took to social media and shared a picture alongside former India skipper MS Dhoni. Raina and Dhoni share a brilliant camaraderie with each other as the two stars represented India on the biggest stage for several years while also playing together in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings.
Being a retired player now, Raina is often seen doing commentary duties while Dhoni continues to play for the CSK in IPL after taking retirement from international cricket in August 2020. Meanwhile, taking to Instagram, Raina shared a picture standing with Dhoni as both former India stars shared a smile for the camera. “Always a pleasure catching up with you mahi bhai!” Raina captioned the post.
I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I’m able to play: Dhoni
Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the 10 franchises are gearing up to announce their retentions ahead of the mega event. Many fans had been wondering whether Dhoni would feature in the IPL 2025 or not but the star cricketer brought all speculation to rest as he confirmed his return to Chennai in the IPL while speaking at a event recent.
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“I just want to enjoy whatever last few years of cricket I’m able to play. Like how during our childhood we used to go out and play at 4[pm], just enjoying the game. But when you play professional sport it becomes difficult to enjoy the game just like a game. So what I want to do is, there are emotions and commitments, but I want to enjoy the game for the next few years,” Dhoni said.
It is worth noting that October 31 is the deadline for the franchises to submit their final retention ahead of the mega auction, and fans would be waiting in anticipation to see MS Dhoni feature for CSK in the IPL once more.