India, Aug. 7 -- After staying silent on his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) future for long, MS Dhoni has finally spoken out, dropping a fresh remark on what lies ahead for him with the IPL franchise. Speaking at a private event in Chennai on Saturday, the legendary former captain reaffirmed his commitment to CSK beyond his playing years, describing his bond with the franchise as one for the ages.

"Me and CSK, we are together. You know even for the next 15-20 years (crowd cheers). I hope they don't think I'll be playing for another 15-20 years! But yeah," Dhoni said with a smile, suggesting his involvement with CSK will continue in some form long after he hangs up his boots.

There were speculations that the 44-year-old would step aside after...