MS Dhoni is one of the most legendary cricketers the world has ever seen. However, his recent performances in the IPL 2025 have sparked debates about his potential retirement as he’s not been in his usual form. Known for his big shots, Thala has been struggling to score big runs in the 2025 IPL season.
Many cricket legends, like Manoj Tiwary, had previously shared their opinions on his retirement. He said, “In my opinion, the right time for him to retire was in 2023, right after winning the IPL trophy. He should’ve taken retirement then. Somewhere, I feel that all the fame, respect, and name he earned from cricket over the years, fans are no longer able to see that same spark in the way he’s been playing for the past two years. The trust he built in the hearts of fans, especially Chennai fans, seems to be fading.”
A well-known commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar feels MS Dhoni’s presence in the team has nothing to do with cricket. He said during an interview, “I continue to maintain my stance this season that Dhoni’s presence in the team is more for brand value than actual cricketing value. That is the decision CSK has taken; he brings in the crowd and has an enormous following.”
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During a recent match against DC at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the presence of his family sparked widespread speculation that it would be his last IPL match. However, he has put an end to these rumors in a recent podcast, where he shared his retirement strategy.
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MS Dhoni Opens Up On His Retirement
He said, “No, not right now. I am still playing the IPL. I have kept it very simple, I take it one year at a time, I am 43, by the time IPL 2025 finishes, I will be 44, so after that I have 10 months to decide if I would play or not. But it is not me deciding, it is my body that decides. So, one year at a time, we will see after that.”
After the loss to DC, CSK’s coach Stephen Fleming addressed the issue revolving around MS Dhoni’s form and said, “I have no idea. I’m just enjoying working with him still. He is still going strong. I don’t even ask [about his future] these days.”
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