MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement declaration made by CSK CEO
Published - 05 Nov 2025, 08:30 PM | Updated - 05 Nov 2025, 08:35 PM
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has finally revealed whether the legendary captain and wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni will play the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kasi Viswanathan made this massive revelation during a conversation with a couple of kids at an event and made things pretty clear about where MS Dhoni stands at this moment in his career.
MS Dhoni locked in for IPL 2026
Dhoni is arguably the greatest captain in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is the heart and soul of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and has led the franchise to enormous success in the league.
He has been part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) since the inaugural edition of the tournament and only switched bases when the franchise was banned for a couple of years.
Dhoni guided the Chennai Super Kings to five Indian Premier League (IPL) triumphs, with the most recent one coming in 2023 when the Men in Yellow beat the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad.
MS Dhoni is 44 and is already past his prime, but he continues to be a vital member of the CSK. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been chosen as the successor of Dhoni, but last year, when the Maharashtra star got injured, the legendary skipper had to once again step in as leader.
After the end of the season, Dhoni kept the suspense over his IPL future and didn't reveal whether he would play the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 or hang up his boots. However, now the CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that Dhoni won't retire.
No, he's not going to retire - CSK CEO on MS Dhoni
In a video shared by Provoke Lifestyle on their Instagram handle, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about MS Dhoni's IPL future by children, and he clearly stated that the legendary captain is not going to retire.
Here's how the conversation unfolded:
Kid 1: So next year, are you planning about to win the IPL Cup?
Viswanathan: Yeah, we are ready, but we don't know whether we'll be able to win, but we'll try our best.
Kid 1: Is Dhoni going to retire?
Viswanathan: No, he's not going to retire.
Kid 1: When will Dhoni retire?
Viswanathan: I'll ask him and get back to you.
Kid 1: Which new member are you going to get into your team you're planning?
Viswanathan: That we can know only when the auction register comes out. That'll be known by December first week. After that I can talk to you, you can interview me after that.
Kid 2: How do you feel to be managing director of CSK?
Viswanathan: I feel very proud to be one of the best teams in IPL.
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CSK had a horrible campaign in IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings ended their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign in the tenth position on the points table. They won just four and lost 10 matches in the season and had a Net Run Rate of -0.647.
It was the first time the Chennai Super Kings finished at the bottom of the points table in history, and also the first instance of the team missing out on playoffs for two back-to-back seasons.
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