Dhoni will come back roaring in the next 2025 IPL Season as he is not among the ones who take heartbreaks and setbacks lightly. With the heartbreaking Knockout of the IPL 2024 Season, the chances of Dhoni returning to the ground to lift the next season’s trophy are higher said the former India Batter Robin Uthappa.
The question on every CSK fan’s mind: Will MS Dhoni grace the yellow jersey again? After a heartbreaking loss to RCB Which dashed CSK IPL 2024 hopes, speculation about Dhoni’s retirement rumors and curiosity has reached a fever pitch. Speculations about “Thala” further game plans and his return for a final hurrah in IPL 2025 are what’s on every fan’s mind.
Let’s look at what the future of MS Dhoni holds, will he come back the next season to CSK or this is it, is this a goodbye?
MS Dhoni to be retained as Uncapped player for IPL 2025
Good news for all Dhoni fans waiting to hear updates on whether he would be playing in the IPL 2025 or not. Well, it is yet to be confirmed by the man itself about playing in the IPL. But as per the news surrounding it is believed that Captain Cool would likely be retained for CSK as an uncapped player ahead of the IPL Mega Auction 2025. This news may brings joy to his fans who has been waiting eagerly to see ‘Thala’ playing on the field after he announced his retirement from all other format of the cricket.
But in recent talks of Chennai Super Kings CEO, Kasi Viswanathan with TOI, denied the rumored reports on retention of Dhoni as a uncapped player. He told that “I’ve no idea about it. We’ve not requested it. They (the BCCI) have themselves told us that the ‘uncapped player rule’ may be kept, that’s all. They (the BCCI) haven’t announced anything as yet. The rules and regulations will be announced by the BCCI,”
MS Dhoni, also talking on his IPL career said that he would look down on the rules and regulations before stating anything on his retirement of playing plans in the IPL 2025. He said further that, whatever he decides would be in the max interest of the team.
So, if BCCI reimposes the Rule of Uncapped players in the IPL 2025, the chances of Dhoni playing in the 18th edition of the IPL in 2025 will be higher and fans can see him batting down once again.
MS Dhoni May Play IPL 2025 for Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni’s potential participation in the IPL 2025 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has sparked much speculation. Contrary to popular belief, his return isn’t solely based on his fitness or form but hinges on a crucial meeting between the BCCI and IPL franchise owners on July 31. During this meeting, the number of player retentions for IPL 2025 will be decided.
If the BCCI allows five or six player retentions, Dhoni could be seen donning the CSK jersey once more. Dhoni, who faced fitness challenges in IPL 2024, stepped down as CSK’s captain before the 2023 season began, handing over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite his leadership absence, he remains a pivotal figure for CSK.
MS Dhoni and His Retirement Plans
Dhoni, a legend of the IPL, has captained the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for an impressive 16 years, securing an unmatched record of 5 trophies. MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for 16 years before handing over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad.
This season was swirled around the retirement announcement and the last match with RCB on Saturday, observed a record-breaking 48 crore viewers just to get a hint and official confirmations on the future of Dhoni- “Thala”, but fans couldn’t get any confirmations on the same as Dhoni left the ground right after the Knockout without shaking hands with RCB Players and was also not seen in the post-match ceremony.
Many believe that IPL 2024 will be the last for Dhoni. But still, there are no official confirmations regarding his retirement plans and only Dhoni knows of the actual plans as he doesn’t tell anyone, and always comes with surprises.
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Will it be the Last or a Comeback is Set Ahead: Views on MS Dhoni Retirement
Many CSK Veterans believe and hope for the comeback of Thala in the next IPL 2025 Season, Matthew Hayden says this is it, citing that he won’t be playing another season. But as there is no official confirmation on Captain Cool’s behalf. So let us stay hopeful and find out what others have to say:
Raydu speaking with Star Sports said, “MS Dhoni should play one more season. This shouldn’t be his last as he cannot leave like this. He should play next season and win the IPL. He’s a once-in-a-generation player and once-in-a-generation human being,”
Matthew Hayden says ‘This is It’ citing MS Dhoni’s retirement, he said- “I think this is it. I do believe that this will be the last time that Dhoni will play. Certainly, won’t be the last time that we see Dhoni. I’d be very surprised if he doesn’t mentor or be a part of the family of CSK in an official capacity,”
Robin Uthappa’s being hopeful for Thala’s comeback while conversing with Jiocinema, Uthappa predicts a fiery return for Dhoni: Dismissing retirement talks, Uthappa strongly believes Dhoni has more to offer. “MS isn’t one to give up easily. He’ll be back with renewed strength, for sure,” he added.
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Speculating about MS Dhoni’s future is wild. He knows his plans. I’ve watched him play from training camps to now for many years, and he’s still great. He’ll decide what to do. Dhoni is a great person to have around. He’s amazing at cricket and understands life really well,” CSK bowling coach Eric Simons said in the press conference after the match.
