When Will MS Dhoni Retire From IPL? CSK Captain Gives BIG Statement On His Future, Says…-OxBig News Network

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday stored the world guessing on his IPL future after his workforce’s convincing victory towards Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

After CSK’s dominating 83-run win over GT of their final league match, the 43-year outdated Dhoni was requested about his IPL future. However, the five-times champions didn’t give a definitive reply, saying that he’ll take to determine whether or not he’ll come again subsequent season. 

“It relies upon, . Again, I’d say the identical factor. I’ve 4-5 months to determine. There isn’t any hurry to determine,” mentioned Dhoni within the post-match presentation ceremony.

“Every yr, it is 15% extra effort. To maintain the physique match. Not to neglect that is high stage cricket. It’s skilled cricket. You need to be at your greatest,” he added.

Dhoni mentioned that lack of efficiency can by no means be his purpose for taking the retirement choice.

“It’s not at all times efficiency you could depend. Because if cricketers begin retiring due to performances, few of them will retire when they’re 22. So what’s essential is to see how a lot starvation you’ve. What sort of health you’ve. And how a lot you possibly can contribute to the workforce. Whether the workforce wants you or not,” he mentioned. 

“So [I] have sufficient time and return to Ranchi. I have never been house for a very long time…take pleasure in a couple of bike rides… [take a] couple of months then determine,” he added.

When requested additional on the choice, Dhoni re-iterated that he has the posh of time to determine his future. 

“I’m not saying I’m executed. I’m not saying I’m coming again right here on the similar time. As I mentioned, I’ve the posh of timing. When you’ve the posh, why not? Think about it after which you possibly can determine,” the previous India skipper mentioned. 

In IPL 2025, Dhoni needed to step in halfway to captain CSK after Ruturaj Gaikwad was dominated out of the event on account of damage. He led CSK to a few out of their 4 wins and 6 defeats within the IPL 2025 season. 

When it involves his personal batting efficiency, Dhoni managed to attain 196 runs in 13 innings coming decrease down the order with a highest rating of 30.