Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers to have graced the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although Dhoni has not made an official announcement regarding his retirement from the IPL after the conclusion of the 2023 season, he has dropped subtle hints during his post-match interactions, suggesting that this could potentially be his final year in competitive cricket.
However, the recent statement by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO, Kasi Viswanathan, has provided hope for fans who wish to see Dhoni continue playing. Viswanathan confirmed that the CSK captain is indeed going to participate in the next IPL season, urging supporters to maintain their unwavering loyalty and backing for the team year after year.
"We believe MS Dhoni is going to play next season as well, so I hope fans will continue to support us like every time," said Viswanathan, expressing his confidence in Dhoni's presence in the forthcoming season.
This announcement by the CSK CEO has generated excitement and anticipation among cricket enthusiasts, signaling that they might witness Dhoni's indomitable spirit and exceptional cricketing skills for yet another season. While Dhoni himself has not openly addressed the topic, fans can draw optimism from Viswanathan's words and look forward to witnessing the iconic wicketkeeper-batter's contributions to the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming IPL seasons.
Here's how Twitter reacted to CSK CEO's comments about MS Dhoni's future:
❣️🥹😍. That's what we want pic.twitter.com/ltQ2UrDAYN
— CMA Monesh (@Cmamonesh) May 15, 2023
— N I K H I L (@nikhilkalavale) May 15, 2023
— NC. (@NaeemCaption) May 15, 2023
Le* CSK Fans pic.twitter.com/NTIUQV8tn1
— 🇮🇳 MahiRat FanClub 🇮🇳 (@MahiRatFans) May 15, 2023
Dhoni bhai ab to retire ho jao😭🙏 kitni credit stealing karoge dusron ki
— Naman Thakur (@NaMAn01724075) May 15, 2023
Dhoni needs to end his career at Chepauk on a winning note.
— Shirsha Bhattacharyya (@Shirsha_18) May 15, 2023
Let's see whether they return to Chepauk at Playoffs.
Yashaswi Jaiswal will get retired. But Dhoni will play..
— Krur Singh (@ranganathgp) May 15, 2023
Worst CSK CEO 🤦♂️
— ಸುಮ್ನೆ (@One7Dheman) May 15, 2023
Dhoni already suffering from knee pain!
Let him take rest…..
Haters coming to troll him.... 🐕🐕 🏃pic.twitter.com/9WxHoLO7uC
— Dhoni – 𒆜ᏞᎬǤᎬN̷Đ𒆜MᏚD❼ (@MSD_071113) May 15, 2023
Suresh Raina had revealed Dhoni's retirement plans:
Suresh Raina, more popularly called as Chinna Thala by CSK supporters one of his conversations with Dhoni regarding his retirement plans earlier.
"Main trophy jeetke ek saal aur khelunga (I will play for one more year after winning the trophy)", said Dhoni in his last conversation with Raina.
The questions on Dhoni's retirement have been pouring in from all around. One such question was put forth by former cricketer and commentator Danny Morrison during CSK vs LSG match. He has asked Dhoni about how he was enjoying his final tour, suggesting that it could be his last.
Dhoni responded with a smile "Well, you have decided it's my last." This left Morrison surprised for a moment, and he pointed to the crowd in Lucknow, and said "You hear that, he is going to come back again next year".