The Retirement Riddle: MS Dhoni Keeps Fans on Their Toes

The retirement of MS Dhoni from the professional game of cricket has long been a speculative topic, every season of IPL bringing forth talks of his supposed departure. Without any such exit, Dhoni has always reasserted himself as a steadfast player, and especially in IPL. In the recent past, he revealed he wanted to take pleasure in his remaining years at cricket, clearly showing no indication of retirement within the near future.

 

For IPL 2024, Dhoni was instrumental to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), even if the team didn't make the playoffs. He performed well at a strike rate of 220.55, and CSK has retained him for IPL 2025 on an uncapped player basis. CSK administration has left all decisions regarding his future to Dhoni, not even discussing any retirement.

 

Although there are speculations that IPL 2024 could have been his last season, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan hopes Dhoni would return for IPL 2025. The ambiguity regarding his retirement has become a yearly phenomenon as fans wait eagerly for his decision.

 

With constant speculation and Dhoni still being a part of the IPL, it is hard to tell if recent retirement news is true or an April Fool's joke. But Dhoni's love for cricket and his recent comments indicate he is not yet done with his boots.

 

Source: Times of India, Indian Express, Hindustan Times