MS Dhoni IPL 2025 Retirement Update

MS Dhoni IPL 2025 Retirement Update: “I’m Not Done Yet,” Takes Time to Decide Future

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MS Dhoni IPL 2025 Retirement Update : In what was perhaps the most anticipated moment of IPL 2025 for millions of cricket fans, MS Dhoni stepped up to the post-match presentation after Chennai Super Kings’ final league match not to announce his retirement but to say he’ll take his time before deciding what comes next.

The legendary CSK skipper, now 43 and inching toward 44, didn’t give the confirmation many were expecting, but he did offer a peek into his mindset. “It depends,” Dhoni said with a smile, reflecting the quiet confidence that has defined his two-decade-long career. “I have four-five months to decide. There’s no hurry. When you have the luxury of time, why not use it?”

Sunday’s game against Gujarat Titans may not have had playoff implications for CSK, but it was emotionally charged, possibly the last time fans would see Dhoni in the iconic yellow jersey. And yet, typical of the man, he left the cricketing world in suspense.

A Hint, But Not a Farewell

Dhoni acknowledged the toll that top-level cricket takes on the body, especially as age catches up. “It’s 15% more effort now just to keep the body away from pain,” he said. “This is high-intensity sport. You can’t just rely on performance metrics. If cricketers retired purely based on performance, some would quit at 22.”

What matters, Dhoni emphasized, is whether one can still contribute meaningfully to the team and whether that fire to perform still burns. “It’s also about hunger. I need to see if I still have it. I’ll go back to Ranchi, take some bike rides, and enjoy the calm. I haven’t been home in a while.”

So, is this the end? “I’m not saying I’m done. I’m not saying I’ll be back either,” he said. The comment, quintessential Dhoni, left both hope and ambiguity in the air.

A Subtle Leadership Shift

While Dhoni held back on a retirement announcement, he did suggest a changing of the guard in Chennai’s leadership. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who captained earlier this season before being sidelined with injury, appears set to reclaim the captaincy in 2026.

“We do have some holes to plug,” Dhoni admitted. “But once Rutu comes back, we want to hand him a settled team. He should only have to focus on filling one or two gaps.”

This may well have been Dhoni’s final game as captain, a role he’s worn like a second skin since 2008, making CSK the most consistent team in IPL history. Even as age slowed him and his on-field role reduced this season, his presence in the dugout and in the team huddle remained commanding.

A Legacy Beyond Runs

Dhoni’s 2025 IPL stint was unique. He was officially listed as an “uncapped player” on CSK’s roster, with a modest ₹4 crore salary that felt symbolic of his commitment more than his market value. But his impact was never about just numbers.

The former India skipper has mentored generations, redefined calmness under pressure, and built CSK into a brand synonymous with consistency, class, and fan loyalty.

For fans, Sunday night wasn’t about CSK’s loss to Gujarat Titans. It was about soaking in every second of Dhoni’s possibly final walk off the field, storing the moment deep in their cricketing memories.

The Wait Continues

For now, the wait continues. MS Dhoni hasn’t shut the door. But he hasn’t promised to walk back through it either.

Cricket lovers across the world will keep their fingers crossed, hoping the man who made finishing matches look like child’s play still has one more season left in him.

But knowing Dhoni, the decision will come not under pressure or fanfare but quietly, on his terms, when he’s ready.

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