CSK vs MI / Dhoni made a big announcement on retirement, broke his silence at the start of the season

CSK vs MI: For cricket lovers, IPL is not just a tournament but a festival. Every year, crores of fans eagerly wait for this exciting league. One of the biggest reasons for this enthusiasm is the name—Mahendra Singh Dhoni. MS Dhoni, also known as 'Captain Cool', retired from international cricket in 2020, but his magic still remains in the IPL.

Dhoni's entry in IPL 2025

This time IPL is very special for Dhoni as it is his 18th season. Today, on March 23, the high-voltage match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Before this match, Dhoni has made a big statement about his future, which has raised new hopes among the fans.

Dhoni's befitting reply to retirement speculation

Every year during the IPL, discussions about Dhoni's retirement intensify. There were many speculations in the last few seasons that this would be his last IPL, but Dhoni proved those rumors wrong every time. This time too, when he was questioned about his retirement, he gave such an answer that increased the enthusiasm of his fans even more.

In an interview given to JioHotstar, Dhoni clearly said, "I can play for Chennai Super Kings as long as I want. This is my team. Even if I am on a wheelchair, CSK will pull me to the field."

Gaikwad made a big comment on Dhoni's fitness

CSK's new captain Rituraj Gaikwad also made an interesting statement expressing confidence in Dhoni's ability. He gave the example of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and said, "If you see, even at the age of 50, Sachin Tendulkar is batting brilliantly. So, I think there are many years left for Dhoni as well."

Gaikwad's statement has increased the curiosity among the fans even more. Recently, Sachin Tendulkar performed brilliantly in the International Master League, which proves that age is just a number.

Will Dhoni play in the next season as well?

Looking at Dhoni's recent statement, it seems that he is not going to say goodbye to cricket soon. This is no less than a good news for CSK fans. Looking at his fitness and passion for the game, it can be said that he will continue to make a splash in the IPL for the next few years.