Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Suresh Raina has shed light on MS Dhoni's unwavering commitment as the team gears up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Raina, who recently met the 43-year-old CSK captain, highlighted Dhoni's exceptional fitness and readiness for the upcoming tournament.

Reflecting on their past preparations, Raina revealed that Dhoni prioritized rigorous training sessions over commercial engagements. "We made sure we cancelled shoots to go to Chennai. We batted for three hours every day," Raina recalled. He emphasized Dhoni's dedication to honing his skills, particularly focusing on generating power from his bat lift.

In the previous season, Dhoni showcased his finishing prowess by amassing 161 runs in 11 innings with a striking rate of 220.54. Raina anticipates a similar performance this year, expecting fans to witness "Thala's helicopters" once more.

Raina also praised CSK's formidable spin lineup, featuring Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, and Noor Ahmad. He believes this trio offers "12 overs of high-quality spin," bolstering the team's bowling attack.

CSK is set to commence their IPL 2025 campaign against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians at Chepauk on March 23. With Dhoni at the helm and a well-prepared squad, fans eagerly await an exciting season ahead.