'Need to Plug Certain Holes': MS Dhoni Reveals Chennai Super Kings' Future Plans

Dhoni admitted CSK were below-par over the last two seasons, and the need to make changes and also fix the holes before making a fresh start to the new season. Speaking at an event in Chennai, he said, "Yes, the last couple of years have not been good for us. We have not been up to the mark. But what is important is for you to see the learnings. Yes, you had a bad season. But what went wrong? And that was the question for us last year also."

He added, "We do talk about the processes. But at the same time, we do want the result to come to our side. Last year it wasn't there. But looking ahead, we will try to sort out most of the things, and we will hopefully be at our best."

MS Dhoni on improving Chennai Super Kings

Dhoni, during the event, also shared the franchise's plan about strengthening the unit at the mini-auction later this year. He said, "I won't say we [CSK] slacked off [in IPL 2025]. But there were certain holes that we needed to plug in. A small auction is coming in December. Some loopholes are there, and we will try to plug those in."

Dhoni on his relationship with CSK

MS Dhoni has been associated with Chennai Super Kings right from the beginning and even led them to five IPL trophies. Speaking about his long-term association, Dhoni said, "It's a very long relationship that we have had, and it started much before the start of IPL ... 2005 was the time when I made my Test debut which happened to be in Chennai. So, it started from that point of time. And yes, CSK helped in a big way because all of a sudden I'm spending 45-50 days here."

"So, I feel the relationship over the years has grown. It helped me improve as a person. It helped me improve as a cricketer. So, CSK just happened. I think it's good for Chennai.