Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the 43-year-old was retained by CSK as an uncapped player. This was possible after the IPL introduced a new rule allowing franchises to retain players in the uncapped category if they have not played international cricket for five years.

MS Dhoni said that several of his team managers advised him to be active on social media during his career, but he was clear about keeping his distance.

Dhoni will next be seen in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League after the 43-year-old was retained for Rs 4 crore by the Chennai Super Kings, with the franchise making full use of the modified uncapped player retention rule.

MS Dhoni retired from International cricket in 2020 after playing for the Indian team for more than 15 years. Dhoni has opened up about maintaining distance from social media during his International days.

Former India World Cup-winning skipper MS Dhoni reveals that he is not a fan of social media. Check out all the details only on CricTracker.

MS Dhoni explained during a recent interaction how his manager often suggested leveraging social media for public relations and how he would stay away from it.

Having made his debut two decades back, former India captain MS Dhoni witnessed the rise of platforms like Twitter and Instagram, but he always believed that if he played well, there was no need for additional PR efforts.

MS Dhoni opened up about his views on social media, saying that if players perform well on the ground, they should not need a PR. At the age of 43, Dhoni is set to play in his 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).