MS Dhoni landed in Chennai on Wednesday (February 26) as the Super Kings started their preparations for a pre-season camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

Dhoni was seen leaving Chennai airport in a photo posted by the franchise on social media, adding to the excitement surrounding the 18th edition of the T20 tournament.

The 43-year-old was sporting a black t-shirt and sunglasses as he was escorted by security officers on his way out of the airport. He was among the initial batch of local players to join the CSK camp.

Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad received a warm welcome earlier in the day upon his arrival. Fast bowler Gurjapneet Singh and uncapped player Andre Siddharth were among the many who arrived in Chennai ahead of the customary pre-season camp.

The pace trio of Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti also joined the camp on Tuesday (February 25).

All eyes will be on MS Dhoni during the pre-season camp as the veteran campaigner has hardly played any competitive cricket after the IPL 2024.

"Thala Dharisanam (A glimpse of Thala)," wrote CSK sharing the pictures with the fans.

CSK splashed INR 4 crore retain the services of Dhoni ahead of the mega-auction last November. He will feature in the IPL 2025 season as an uncapped player.

Speaking at an event earlier this month, Dhoni said cricket is still a part of his life and he wants to enjoy it as he used to as a child.

“I want to enjoy it, how I did as a child when I was in school. When I lived in a colony, 4 o'clock (in the afternoon) was sports time, so we'll go and play cricket more often than not. But if the weather doesn't permit, we used to play football. I want to play with the same kind of innocence… (but it is) easier said than done,” Dhoni remarked.