Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who was rumored to announce his retirement at the end of the current season, has reportedly not informed the CSK management of any such plans. The management believes that Dhoni will continue to play in the next season.
Dhoni, who will turn 44 in two months, has only played two months of cricket since 2020, primarily for CSK. Since retiring from international cricket, he has successfully led CSK to two titles—one in 2021 and the other in 2023.
After stepping down as captain, Dhoni took on the role of wicketkeeper-batter for CSK, coming in lower down the order, while Ruturaj Gaikwad assumed the captaincy for the 2024 season. Unfortunately, in the current season, CSK became the first team to be knocked out of the competition, marking a rare occurrence given their storied legacy in the tournament. Overall, this season has been below average for them.
Dhoni Likely to Play Next Season as CSK Eyes Rebuild
MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai wearing a Morse code t-shirt that said “one last time.” It was rumored that he would retire after facing the Delhi Capitals in their home game, where he invited his parents for the first time to watch him play. However, with Ruturaj Gaikwad ruled out for the remainder of the competition due to a shoulder injury, Dhoni took charge of CSK for the rest of the season.
In light of recent developments, a source from CSK has stated that Dhoni has not hinted at any retirement plans and is expected to play in the next season to help mold the young team, as reported by India Today.
Currently, CSK is at the bottom of the table with 6 points, with two matches left against the Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. The news that Dhoni is not retiring has brought joy to fans, who will have the opportunity to watch their favorite player take the field next year. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest news surrounding the IPL 2025 season.
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