Chennai Super Kings have been going through a bad phase in IPL 2025, and the biggest question thrown around is whether this season would turn out to be MS Dhoni’s swan song. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the ball is in Dhoni’s court as far as his future is concerned.
Dhoni has seen the IPL from the very start–right from 18 years ago–but this season he is listed as an uncapped player since he stopped playing international cricket five years ago. One is a little sad to see that age is beginning to show on Dhoni, especially after CSK were knocked out of the initial rounds of playoffs this season.
The big question that has been buzzing around at Dhoni’s 44th birthday this year is whether he will bid goodbye to the IPL. Viswanathan shared that Dhoni has not already disclosed any intention of returning in 2026, claiming that they shall not put any pressure on him for a decision.
Dhoni is still the face of CSK that draws crowds, but 4 points from 11 games are giving rise to talk about a complete reboot, which will inevitably include his future.
With CSK focused on younger players and a full rebuilding act for the next season, Dhoni’s decision will really define the route forward for the team. For now, the fans stand waiting to see what will unfold next! Dhoni came forward and lit up the topic during the toss at Chepauk Stadium on April 30 against PBKS. When asked whether that would be his last season, he teased saying he wasn’t sure of the next game, leaving every person wondering what lies ahead.
