'Even My Daughter...': MS Dhoni Raises Concerns About Lack Of Physical Activity & Fitness Levels Among Indians; Video

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni has raised concerns about the fitness levels of the current generation of Indians, suggesting that the physical activities for them on a given day has come down. Dhoni, who continues to play for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, also noted that his daughter is also not too much into physical activities.

Dhoni, 44, juggled the responsibility of being a captain and a keeper for most part of his career and is known for being one of the sharpest cricketing brains. The veteran cricketer is also swift when it comes to running between the wickets and knows how to get the best out of his players.

Speaking at an event, Dhoni said:

"Nowadays that age is coming down. In the sense that the amount of physical activity is coming down. The average fitness level of us as Indians that has gone down. Even my daughter, I feel she doesn't do a lot of physical activities, in the sense she is not too much into sports. So, we have to plan things which are physically active. So, that's how it has been. A lot of people don't play sport."

"If cricketers start retiring because of their performances, some of them will retire at the age of 22" - MS Dhoni

Following CSK's final match of the season, Dhoni said he has 4-5 months to decide and that cricketers can't retire based solely on their performances. The veteran said he will take his time to decide his IPL future and said in the post-game presentation:

"I have 4-5 months to decide, there's no hurry to decide what needs to be done. Every year it's 15% more effort to keep the body fit. You have to be at your best, this is top level cricket. It's professional cricket. It's not always performance you can count. If cricketers start retiring because of their performances, some of them will retire at the age of 22. What is important to see is how much hunger you have and how fit you are. How much you can contribute for the team. Whether the team needs you or doesn’t, so I have enough time."

Fans will inevitably be ecstatic to watch the Ranchi-born cricketer in one more IPL season.