CSK CEO Confirms: ‘We Want Dhoni to Play in IPL 2025, But His Decision Is Pending

CSK CEO Confirms: ‘We Want Dhoni to Play in IPL 2025, But His Decision Is Pending

After declaring his retirement from international cricket on August 15, 2020, the legendary Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not yet made his plans public. During the Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the 43-year-old batsman and wicketkeeper last played. There hasn’t been any news on his condition since. His retirement has not been formally announced by him or his team, but he predictions that IPL 2024 will be his last appearance in the lucrative competition. There have been murmurs that Dhoni might play in the 2025 IPL.

Any Indian cricket player who hasn’t participated in an international match in the past five seasons might be held as an uncapped player for ₹4 crore, as per the BCCI’s as of late reported maintenance guidelines for the IPL 2025. Because of this shift, there are presently tales that Dhoni will play for the Chennai Super Lords in the 2025 Indian Premier League.

The cricket legend has not yet unveiled his tentative arrangements, however, as indicated by Chennai Super Kings President Kasi Viswanathan. Although the team wants Dhoni should play in the 2025 Indian Premier League, he triumphs when it’s all said and done the last say with regards to this issue. Before October 31, which is the deadline for player retention announcements, Dhoni has promised the team owners that he will provide them with an update. Additionally, we want Dhoni to be a member of the CSK squad. However, Dhoni hasn’t yet given us confirmation. “I will tell you before October 31,” Dhoni declared. According to Sports Vikatan, Kasi Viswanathan said, “We hope that he will play.”

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Dhoni is sixth on the list of top run scorers and has the most caps in IPL history. He was removed just three times while scoring 161 runs with an outstanding strike rate of 220.55 in 14 IPL 2024 matches. Ahead of the IPL 2025 big auction, CSK want to hold onto important players like captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube, and bowler Matheesha Parthirana while the uncertainty surrounding Dhoni’s availability persists.