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3mo ago

MS Dhoni Delays IPL Retirement Decision, Cites Need for Fitness Assessment

The 43-year-old CSK captain plans to evaluate his physical readiness over the next 6–8 months before deciding on his IPL future.

MS Dhoni spoke about his IPL future after CSK's win against KKR
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MS Dhoni smashes Andre Russell for a six on the first ball of the final over that all but sealed CSK's win against KKR
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Overview

  • MS Dhoni confirmed he will take 6–8 months after IPL 2025 to assess his physical fitness before deciding whether to continue playing.
  • The CSK captain acknowledged he is in the final phase of his career and emphasized the overwhelming fan support at every venue.
  • Dhoni played a pivotal role in CSK's two-wicket victory over KKR, finishing unbeaten on 17 runs, including a decisive six in the final over.
  • With CSK eliminated from playoff contention, Dhoni stated the team will use remaining matches to test younger players and plan for next season.
  • Dhoni has been carefully managing his workload following knee surgery in 2023, with CSK coach Stephen Fleming highlighting his limited capacity for extended batting stints.