[WATCH]- MS Dhoni Reminisces About His Childhood During IPL 2025

Veteran Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni reflected on some cherished childhood moments during the IPL 2025 season. In a recent interview with Raj Shamani, Dhoni revisited memories from his early years. He shared that while growing up in Ranchi, he was quite intimidated by his father.

Dhoni mentioned that his father’s strict and disciplined nature often made him feel fearful during his childhood. He stated:

“Papa se darr bohot lagta tha (I used to be really scared of my father). He was very strict. He was regimented; always supposed to be on time. But that’s also why I am regimented. It’s not like he used to beat us or something. But that fear was there.”

“My friends would climb walls in the colony, but I never dared. If my father sees, then we are gone! We never knew what the consequences would be, but we were afraid nevertheless,” he said (via Hindustan Times).

Challenges Facing MS Dhoni and CSK in the 2025 IPL Season

Things haven’t gone as planned for MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. With just one win from four matches, CSK currently sit ninth in the standings after suffering three consecutive losses following an opening victory over the Mumbai Indians.

Since that initial win, CSK have failed to chase targets in all three games — falling short of 197 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home, 183 against Rajasthan Royals, and 184 in their latest match against Delhi Capitals.

Their batting lineup has come under scrutiny, and MS Dhoni’s decision to bat lower in the order has drawn criticism. Despite scoring 76 runs at an impressive average of 76 and a strike rate of 138.18, his late entries haven’t turned games in CSK’s favor, contributing to their struggles near the bottom of the table.

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