MS Dhoni Retirement from IPL Question: Mahendra Singh Dhoni jokingly postponed the question of retirement, told Rituraj Gaikwad as captain

New Delhi. Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been retired from international cricket for a long time. Before the start of every season of the Indian Premier League, the heartbeat of the fans increases that his superstar will not announce his retirement this time. However, every time Mahendra Singh Dhoni avoids this question. This time too, he did the same. He has made a big announcement before the new season starts. Dhoni said that Rituraj Gaikwad will return as captain in the next season. After his injury, Dhoni took over the captaincy.

The great Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore before the IPL 2025 mega auction. In 2025, he played 14 league matches and scored 196 runs. He also captained the team after Rituraj Gaikwad was injured but could not save the five -time champion team from coming down in the points table for the first time.

After CSK’s disappointing performance in IPL 2025, many fans and former veterans believe that Dhoni will no longer play in the IPL. After the final match of CSK, Dhoni did not give a clear answer about his retirement. Dhoni has been suspense about playing in IPL.

In a video going viral on the Internet, when he was asked about his cricket future, Dhoni said, “I have been allowed to play cricket for the next five years. But there is a problem, the doctor has only allowed the eyes. Not for the body. But I can’t play cricket only with eyes.”

Dhoni said on Saturday that the return of Rituraj Gaikwad will strengthen the batting of Chennai Super Kings in the next IPL edition. Dhoni said in a private event, “We were a little worried about our batting order. But I think now our batting order is quite solved. Rutu (Gaikwad) is coming back. He was injured. But he is coming back. So, we are now quite solved.”