Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings’ performance in IPL 2025 has been quite disappointing, with the team currently at the bottom of the points table — in fact, they are now out of the playoff race as well. This has led to widespread speculation that captain MS Dhoni might retire from the league. However, Dhoni has not made any official statement on the matter yet. A major update regarding his future is now emerging. While Dhoni is reportedly serious about his future plans, it’s unclear whether those plans involve retirement or something else. Even his franchise is currently unable to comment on the matter.
According to sources, despite CSK’s poor run in IPL 2025, captain MS Dhoni is not considering retirement just yet, which makes the question clear: will Dhoni play next season too? As of now, Dhoni has not made any official announcement, nor has he informed his franchise about any decision. Reports suggest that Dhoni will monitor his physical condition over the next 6 to 8 months before making a final call on his future plans.
Speculation around Dhoni’s retirement has been a recurring topic during IPL seasons — especially since 2023, when it gained momentum. But the legendary captain has often dismissed such rumors. Recently, these rumors resurfaced, suggesting that Dhoni might not play next season. However, after CSK’s victory against KKR on May 7, Dhoni made a statement that left everyone surprised.
He said, “I’m 43 now and have been playing cricket for a long time. Fans are coming to see me at every stadium because they don’t know which match might be my last. That’s the love and respect I get.” He further added, “After this season, I’ll train again and see if my body can handle the pressure. Nothing is decided yet. The love from fans has been incredible.”
This makes it clear that Dhoni has no immediate plans to retire, although nothing can be said for certain about the future.