Dhoni is all set to lead CSK in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. The 42-year-old has been leading the side since the league's inaugural edition in 2008.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"When you\u2019re playing, switching off (from the game) is very important. Cricket is not everything. Every cricketer has to face this eventually. When you step away from the game, you may not have a lot of options. We\u2019ve seen many athletes struggle after retiring because they gave everything to the game, and when they left it, they didn\u2019t know what to do,\" Zaheer said on the episode of JioCinema's Legends Lounge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"In this sense, MS Dhoni understood a long time ago that he is passionate about cricket and it is an integral part of his life. But it couldn\u2019t be everything. He keeps doing things outside of the sport. For example, his interest in bikes. He\u2019s always researching them,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Under Dhoni's captaincy, CSK made it to the IPL playoffs twelve times in fourteen seasons they played, which solidified their status as a consistent challenger for the IPL trophy. The Dhoni-led side shares a record of most title victories (5 times) in the tournament's history with the Mumbai Indians (MI).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, former cricketer Suresh Raina, while speaking on succession planning at CSK, said that he would love to see Dhoni play in the IPL for another five years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The biggest question is who\u2019ll be their next captain? Even if Dhoni stepped away as captain, he\u2019ll be in the dugout whether it\u2019s as a mental toughness coach or just for his presence. But the question is, who is he going to nurture? This is a pivotal year for CSK. Who does MS have his eyes on? Ruturaj Gaikwad is a good option,\" said Raina.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This year is a very important year for CSK, more than for MS Dhoni. Because we\u2019ll see who he is going to select as his deputy and probably say: \u2018You handle this now, I\u2019ve been looking after the team since 2008. You take care of the yellow, I will wear the jersey and sit in the dressing room\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's important now to see how he plans for the future. He\u2019s 42 years old. I would love to see him play for five more years, or at least two or three more years,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The defending champions CSK will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dhoni-understood-a-long-time-ago-cricket-is-important-but-its-not-everything-zaheer-khan.jpeg", "alt_img": "Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it's not everything: Zaheer Khan", "alt_title": "Dhoni understood a long time ago, cricket is important but it's not everything: Zaheer Khan", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Dhoni Understood A Long Time Ago, Cricket Is Important But It's Not Everything: Zaheer Khan On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Dhoni Understood A Long Time Ago, Cricket Is Important But It's Not Everything: Zaheer Khan, Chennai Super Kings: Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has expressed his views on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra.", "seo_keywords": "Zaheer Khan, New Delhi, Former India, Chennai Super Kings, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, World Cup, Indian Premier League, Legends Lounge, MS Dhoni, Under Dhoni, The Dhoni, Mumbai Indians, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MA", "tag": "", "tagging": "Zaheer Khan, New Delhi, Former India, Chennai Super Kings, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, World Cup, Indian Premier League, Legends Lounge, MS Dhoni, Under Dhoni, The Dhoni, Mumbai Indians, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "dhoni-understood-a-long-time-ago-cricket-is-important-but-its-not-everything-zaheer-khan", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1214", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2024-03-20 16:46:03", "updated": "2024-03-20 16:46:03", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Zaheer Khan, New Delhi, Former India, Chennai Super Kings, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, World Cup, Indian Premier League, Legends Lounge, MS Dhoni, Under Dhoni, The Dhoni, Mumbai Indians, Suresh Raina, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MA", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2024-03-20 16:46:03", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/dhoni-understood-a-long-time-ago-cricket-is-important-but-its-not-everything-zaheer-khan-140752" }