Dhoni, who usually uses a 1250-1300g bat, may reduce its weight by 10-20g.
Highlights:
- MS Dhoni was retained by CSK for ₹4 crores.
- He will play for CSK in IPL 2025.
- The ex-captain will change his bat.
Reports suggest MS Dhoni may use a lighter bat for IPL 2025. Retained by CSK as an uncapped player, he is training in Ranchi to stay match-fit. He is expected to join CSK’s pre-IPL camp as usual.
A New Indian Express report states that Dhoni, who usually uses a 1250-1300g bat, may reduce its weight by 10-20g. In his prime, he used one of the heaviest bats in cricket.
Dhoni to reduce his bat’s weight for IPL 2025.
A source revealed that Sanspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd. recently delivered four bats to Dhoni. Each bat weighs around 1230 grams but retains the same shape as before.
The Chennai Super Kings camp at MA Chidambaram Stadium is unlikely to start before March 10. A CSK management source stated that the BCCI has restricted stadium use before March 9.
A CSK management source stated that the training schedule is not yet finalized. The MA Chidambaram Stadium cannot be used for training until March 9, as the BCCI has instructed to keep the venue in optimal condition.
Dhoni is currently training in Ranchi, sharpening his skills with a bowling machine. In IPL 2024, he mostly batted at No. 8 but delivered memorable performances, including big sixes in the final overs.
A Jharkhand State Cricket Association official stated that Dhoni trained at the indoor facility using a bowling machine when no teams were camping there. He also played a friendly tennis match on the tournament’s opening day.
