Overview
- CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said in a Provoke Lifestyle video that Dhoni is "not retiring for this IPL," confirming his participation in the 2026 season.
- Pressed on when Dhoni will eventually retire, Viswanathan replied, "I’ll ask him and get back to you," leaving the final call to the player.
- Dhoni has previously said he would take four or five months to decide on his future, with any decision hinging on how his body feels closer to the auction.
- The update comes as franchises approach the November 15 retention cutoff, with the auction register expected in early December guiding CSK’s squad planning.
- At 44, Dhoni continues to manage fitness issues, including a 2023 knee arthroscopy and back concerns, after a 2025 season where CSK finished 10th.