Cricket: “Not saying I am coming back” - MS Dhoni opens up on IPL future
Dhoni breaks silence on IPL future
The 2025 Indian Premier League was one of the worst seasons in the history of the Chennai Super Kings. The five-time champions finished the league phase bottom of the table, with just eight points in 14 matches and were eliminated from playoff contention with over a week still to play.
The Super Kings came under major scrutiny due to their performances, with fans and pundits claiming that an ageing team roster was central to their downfall after the franchise had a fairly quiet IPL auction compared to some other teams.
One of the players who was at the centre of the discussion was MS Dhoni, who, despite being the joint-most successful captain in the history of the competition, came under criticism for his poor performances this year, with some onlookers suggesting that the great man should call time on his career.
After CSK picked up a consolation victory over the Gujarat Titans in their final match of the competition, cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle spoke to Dhoni about his plans for the future. The 43-year-old Chennai legend said:
“I am not saying I am done. I am not saying I am coming back. I want to go back home and drive my bikes in Ranchi. I have the luxury of time before revealing my decision. Performances are not always the parameters to judge someone. If this would have been the case, some of the players had retired at 22. The contribution is more important.”
Dhoni spent 15 years with the India national team before retiring in 2019. India will take on England in a five-match Test series starting on June 20, and our cricket predictions will be available for all of those matches.
MS Dhoni records for India and CSK
Whether Dhoni opts to call time on his career or not, one thing is for sure: he will go down as one of the greatest players of all time! Here are some of the records that the former India skipper has racked up over the years.
- The only captain with three ICC titles
- Most stumpings in international cricket
- Most international caps as a captain
- Only player to win a World Cup with a six
- Most unbeaten innings in ODI matches
- Highest score in ODIs among wicket-keepers
- Batsman with the most centuries batting at number seven
Dhoni will celebrate his 44th birthday on July 7, and it remains to be seen if he will return for the 2026 Indian Premier League, though most from a neutral perspective would certainly love to see him revive the Super Kings next season, as he has done so often throughout his career.
