MS Dhoni set to use new bats for IPL 2025, says report
Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is rumoured to reduce the weight of his bat for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Dhoni, who has been retained by CSK as an uncapped player this season, has been training in Ranchi to get match-fit ahead of the season.The legendary wicketkeeper-batter is also expected to attend CSK’s pre-IPL camp this year as usual.
Dhoni, who usually plays with a bat weighing between 1250-1300 grams, is expected to reduce it by at least 10-20 grams, a *New Indian Express* report suggested while quoting sources. Dhoni used to play with one of the heaviest bats in the cricket circuit during his prime days.
“Four bats have been delivered to Dhoni recently by Sanspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd., the cricket equipment company from Meerut,” a source in the know said.
“Each bat weighs around 1230 grams with the same shape as before,” added the source.
IPL 2025: Full Schedule
Chennai Super Kings’ camp at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is not expected to start before March 10. A source in the CSK management revealed that the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has strictly mentioned that the Chennai stadium cannot be used before March 9.
“The schedule of training has not been finalised yet. Anyway, the MA Chidambaram Stadium cannot be used for training purposes till March 9 as the BCCI has given strict instructions to maintain the venue in optimal conditions,” a source from CSK management said.
Dhoni, at the moment, is training in Ranchi
. He has been working with the bowling machine to sharpen his skills. The wicketkeeper-batter played the full season in 2024 but was mostly used far down the order at No.8. Dhoni played several impactful innings, hitting a barrage of sixes in the final two overs of the match.
“He used to train at the indoor facility. As there was no team camping here at the venue at that time, he was training with the bowling machine. He also played a friendly tennis match on the opening day of a tournament played here,” a Jharkhand State Cricket Association official said.
