![IPL 2025 [WATCH]: CSK icon MS Dhoni pulls out his iconic helicopter shot to counter Matheesha Pathirana’s toe-crusher](https://crickettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MS-Dhoni-1.webp "IPL 2025 [WATCH]: CSK icon MS Dhoni pulls out his iconic helicopter shot to counter Matheesha Pathirana’s toe-crusher")
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As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, all eyes are on the legendary MS Dhoni, who is preparing for what could be his final season in the tournament. Despite being away from competitive cricket for nearly ten months, the former CSK captain has made it clear that he still possesses the power and precision that made him one of the greatest finishers in the game.
MS Dhoni stuns with iconic helicopter shot ahead of IPL 2025
During CSK’s intense training session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dhoni once again reminded everyone why he is regarded as a master of power-hitting. Facing Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana, Dhoni received a well-executed yorker-length delivery aimed at his toes.
However, with the reflexes and brute force that have defined his career, Dhoni effortlessly unleashed his signature helicopter shot – a stroke that has mesmerized fans for years. With a ferocious flick of his wrists, the ball rocketed off his bat, soaring straight over the bowler’s head before disappearing into the stands. The sheer power and timing of the shot left onlookers in awe, serving as a stark reminder that Dhoni’s ability to dominate bowlers remains intact, even at this stage of his career.
Here’s the video:
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Dhoni’s final season? CSK’s go-to leader
Entering his 18th IPL season, Dhoni remains CSK’s undisputed talisman. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over as captain, Dhoni is still expected to play a crucial role as the team’s most experienced leader and first-choice wicketkeeper. In a strategic move under the BCCI’s revised retention rules, CSK managed to retain their most iconic player for just INR 4 crore by listing him as an ‘uncapped’ player – a testament to the franchise’s long-term planning and faith in their legendary skipper.
The excitement around IPL 2025 is set to reach fever pitch as CSK prepares to face arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-voltage clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23, 2025. This fixture, often regarded as the ‘El Clásico’ of the IPL, will see two of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history battle it out in what promises to be an electrifying season opener.
