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MS Dhoni Sharpens His Weapon For IPL 2025; Shuns Blade To Take Down Opponents

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

MS Dhoni [Source: @cricbuzz, @StanMSD/x.com]MS Dhoni [Source: @cricbuzz, @StanMSD/x.com]

MS Dhoni a legend of Indian cricket and one of the most followed names. The fans of the three ICC Trophy winning skipper are always eager to get the latest updates on him. The IPL has become an annual even for MS Dhoni fans to watch the legend in action.

As the former Indian skipper announced his availability for the tournament, he allowed his fans to rejoice. In his early days, MS Dhoni was known for his big hitting abilities. One of the major factors that helped him destroy the best bowling attacks in the world was his heavy bat. 

MS Dhoni Preferred Heavier Bats In His Prime

In what comes as latest reports from New Indian Express, a source has revealed that MS Dhoni is looking to use lighter weight bats for the upcoming IPL season. Notably, Dhoni used a bat that weighed around 1.2 kgs since his U-19 days. In his prime, the greatest finisher used bats around 1.3 Kgs.

As per the source four bats have been delivered to the CSK-legend by Sanspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd., the cricket equipment company, recently. Dhoni's ex-teammate Suresh Raina also confirmed this during the India vs Pakistan match on 23rd February.

Dhoni Looking To Reduce His Bat Weight To Suit His Style Of Play

The reports also suggest that, the Dhoni is going to reduce his bat weight from each willow. This may be due to the fact that lighter bats might allow him better flow during the tournament. As he mostly plays the role of a death overs batter, having a better flow would allow him to approach his game more aggressively.