Social media is buzzing with conversations about the retirement of former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni from the Indian Premier League.
Lately, fans have been talking about MS Dhoni’s performance. After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 50 runs on March 28, 2025, some CSK supporters were disappointed. Many questioned the team’s strategies and Dhoni’s batting order.
Is MS Dhoni Retiring?
At 43, Dhoni isn’t getting younger, and his fitness has affected his batting position. However, he recently stated that he plans to play for a couple more years. This has led to speculation that he might be retiring sooner than expected.
That said, there has been no official announcement from Dhoni or his management about retirement. The rumors are mostly fueled by April Fool’s Day pranks and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
It’s important to separate fans’ emotional responses to match results from official retirement announcements. While speculation about Dhoni’s future is understandable given his remarkable career, the current retirement rumors are unverified and mainly stem from April Fool’s Day jokes.
How long will MS Dhoni continue in the IPL?
Dhoni is expected to play at least until the 2026 IPL season. A source close to him recently told MyKhel that the former India captain has no plans to retire yet, as both he and the CSK management have strong confidence in his abilities.
Chris Gayle warns Critics
Chris Gayle issued a strong message to MS Dhoni’s critics, urging the former Chennai captain to continue playing in the IPL despite increasing calls for his retirement.
On Tuesday, former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle defended MS Dhoni amid criticism over his new role in the Chennai Super Kings lineup, where he batted at No. 9 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gayle strongly cautioned Dhoni’s critics and encouraged the former CSK captain to continue playing in the IPL despite rising retirement speculations. He also warned that Dhoni’s departure could impact not just Chennai Super Kings but the overall value of the IPL itself.
The former RCB batter mentioned that if someone like MS Dhoni, who has won multiple championships, leaves the IPL, it could lead to a slight decline in its appeal. He praised Dhoni’s contributions to his franchise, calling them remarkable, and highlighted how CSK’s presence in any part of India is always met with enthusiastic “Whistle Podu” chants. He emphasized that this is the kind of influence and value Dhoni brings to the IPL.
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