Maintaining fitness every year is a challenge: MS Dhoni

Amidst the speculation about his future in the IPL, MS Dhoni claimed that his body is 'surviving' ahead of the clash between GT and CSK in Ahmedabad. Dhoni's future in the tournament remains a hot topic of discussion as Chennai are all set to finish last on the points table for the first time in their IPL history.

Dhoni has said that he is yet to decide on his future and claimed that he will decide on the matter during the next eight months before IPL 2026. Even the CSK management is in the dark over the future of the legend. Speaking at the toss, Ravi Shastri asked the CSK legend about his fitness and Dhoni said every year presents a new challenge for him since he is at the closing stages of his career.

The legendary wicketkeeper admitted that he does need maintenance and was thankful he didn't face a lot of issues during his international career. Dhoni also thanked the support staff for helping him maintain his fitness. "It's surviving. Every year, it's a new challenge, especially, when you are at the last stage of your career. You need maintenance. It didn't trouble me when I was playing international cricket. But thanks to the support staff as well," said Dhoni.

Dhoni said that what is important for CSK will be to forget about the result and just enjoy their cricket and for the players to seal their spot for the new season. "What is important is to forget about the win or loss. We will remain last in the points table even if we win or lose. We have to enjoy our cricket. It will be about sealing the position as a player," said Dhoni.