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The future of MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) remains uncertain. Reports suggest that Dhoni’s continuation in the IPL hinges on a specific condition, subject to approval by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Dhoni is widely regarded as one of CSK’s finest players and among the greatest to have graced the IPL. His captaincy has been illustrious, leading CSK to five IPL titles under his guidance.
Despite a year without competitive cricket, Dhoni has consistently delivered standout performances in the IPL over the past few seasons. While retirement rumors have circulated for several years, recent updates indicate that Dhoni’s IPL career path will be determined by a particular requirement.
MS Dhoni’s IPL future for CSK hinges on this condition.
According to Cricbuzz, MS Dhoni’s decision regarding retirement hinges on the number of players CSK can retain for the IPL 2025 season. As of now, CSK is expected to retain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, and Shivam Dube, though the order may vary.
If the BCCI permits more retentions, Dhoni is likely to extend his IPL career for another year. Otherwise, he might transition into a mentorship role, exerting a significant influence on team operations from the dugout.
Sources indicate that discussions between CSK co-owner N Srinivasan and Dhoni have already taken place. Dhoni could potentially continue playing if the retention limit is expanded to five or six players or more.
The upcoming BCCI meeting with IPL team owners in Mumbai on July 13 will be crucial. Rupa Gurunath, representing CSK as N Srinivasan’s daughter, will attend, where various owners will present their perspectives on player retention policies. The outcome of this meeting will likely shape Dhoni’s future role with CSK.
CSK: Joint most successful team in IPL history.
Despite not participating in competitive cricket throughout the year, MS Dhoni consistently returns to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, a team he has been synonymous with since its inception in 2008.
In their inaugural year, CSK narrowly missed out on the IPL trophy, finishing as runners-up to Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling final decided on the last ball. However, this setback didn’t hinder their journey as they went on to become the most consistently successful team in IPL history.
CSK clinched their first IPL title in 2010 and successfully defended it the following year. After a gap of seven years, they secured their third title in 2018, followed by a triumph over a revitalized KKR in 2021 to claim their fourth crown.
The most recent addition to CSK’s illustrious IPL legacy came in 2023 when they clinched their fifth title by defeating Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting final, decided on the final ball of the match. Throughout these victories, MS Dhoni has been the pivotal figure as captain, steering CSK to become one of the most successful franchises in IPL history.
