Ajinkya Rahane discusses Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s approach to building team culture during a recent interview. Multiple reports say Dhoni maintained a relaxed environment at team accommodation, including an open hotel room policy that allowed younger players to gather for downtime and games away from match pressure. Rahane also highlights that this friendly setting came with boundaries, describing one “strict rule” associated with Dhoni’s hotel-room arrangements, though the specific rule is presented in broad terms in the coverage. The interview comes after Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket following a long international career. Separate reporting in the same set of articles notes uncertainty around Dhoni’s playing future due to injury concerns and a missed IPL season, which has kept his next steps unclear. Together, the sources focus on Rahane’s comments about Dhoni’s team management style and Rahane’s own post-cricket transition, while acknowledging ongoing questions about Dhoni’s availability to play.