MS Dhoni all set for IPL retirement!! CSK veteran sends shockwaves
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Chennai Super Kings great MS Dhoni has confirmed that he is deemed fit by the doctor to play competitive cricket in the coming 5 years.
Chennai Super Kings' greatest-ever player and currently the highest scorer, surpassing the former highest scorer Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni's career with the franchise has been under scrutiny ever since the player resumed playing in every edition, even after he retired from International cricket.
Dhoni, who has been asked on several occasions about what his plans are for continuing with the IPL or if he is considering announcing his retirement, has finally made a massive revelation and has cleared his intentions to play the game for several years to come.
MS Dhoni confirms playing Cricket for the next 5 years
MS Dhoni's retirement has been a major concern for the opposition, while CSK has still kept faith in the veteran wicket-keeper. Dhoni, who knows bats much down the order, was retained by the Chennai Super Kings as an uncapped player in the previous season with a price tag of just INR 4 Crores.
Recently, in a talk show, MS announced that he has been cleared by his doctor to play cricket for the next 5 years. He then revealed that the doctor had only given a tick mark for his eyesight while not commenting on his body.
Dhoni's physical fitness has often been referred to as an ideal for several sportsmen. His ability to cover the ground, leap around for grabs with the gloves on, and electrifying speed behind the wickets continues to impress several players of the current generation.
"I just got a tick mark; for the next 5 years, I can play cricket. But the only catch is, the doc only gave a clearance for eyesight; for the body, he did not give a clearance. I cannot play cricket only with my eyes," Dhoni was quoted as saying in the video.
I got the tick mark for 5 years from Doctor with a Cheeky ending 😂💛#MSDhoni #Dhoni @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/FRYtk9Mx7l
— ᴅʜᴏɴɪ ʀᴀɪɴᴀ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ (@DhoniRainaTeam) August 2, 2025
MS Dhoni addresses CSK woes and its solution
In a recent interview in Chennai, MS Dhoni made a huge revelation about CSK being concerned with their batting performance in the recent seasons of the IPL. He has also acknowledged that CSK's performance has seen a major dip in the recent two seasons, while there have been several loopholes within the side.
However, Dhoni also considered Ruturaj Gaikwad as the solution to CSK's batting woes, as the opening batter's ruling out mid-way last season resulted in weakening of the CSK batting lineup. His return would restore the balance on the side.
CSK also recognized young talented players like Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, and Dewald Brevis last season, as they will remain assets to the side in the coming years. Dhoni further suggests that the upcoming mini-auction would be an opportunity for the CSK management to plug the loopholes on the side.
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CSK's Sanju Samson talks halted amid MSD confirmation
There were talks that CSK are possibly targeting Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, as the wicket-keeper batsman could be a possible backup for MSD in the Men in Yellow camp. He can also solve CSK's top-order batting worries, as Samson is flexible to play in the top 3, having scored most of his runs in that position.
However, with MS Dhoni's supposed longer stay and the return of CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad also seemingly imminent, the talks on Sanju Samson seem to have been sidelined for the time being.
