Stephen Fleming makes big revelation on MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement after horror show vs DC

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach, Stephen Fleming, addressed the red-hot speculations of the retirement of the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni after the conclusion of the CSK vs DC match.

Chennai Super Kings faced an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Saturday, April 5.

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Rumors of MS Dhoni's retirement were at their peak during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals

The rumors of MS Dhoni's IPL retirement were at their peak during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals as CSK legend's parents attended the game, which is quite rare.

Dhoni played an absolutely awful knock in the match as he scored 30 runs off 26 balls, with 1 four and 1 six, and failed to help CSK chase the 184-run target.

I'm just enjoying working with him still. He's still going strong. I don't even ask these days - Stephen Fleming on Ms Dhoni's retirement

Many would have expected him to announce his retirement after the match, but that didn't happen. The CSK head coach, Stephen Fleming, attended the press conference, and he was asked about Dhoni's retirement, to which he responded by saying that the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman is still going strong and they don't ask him about his future. He said:

"No, that's not my role to put an end to it. I have no idea. I'm just enjoying working with him still. He's still going strong. I don't even ask these days. You are the ones who ask,”

Stephen Fleming on MS Dhoni retirement rumours: “He is still going strong and I don’t even ask him (about future) these days.” #ChennaiSuperKings #CSKvDC #Dhoni #MSDhoni

— Santhosh Kumar (@giffy6ty) April 5, 2025

MS Dhoni isn't having the kind of outing that he would've wanted in the Indian Premier League 2025

MS Dhoni isn't having the kind of outing that he would've wanted in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The keeper-batter was criticised a lot by the fans and many experts for his batting position, but after he came up the order, he looked far away from his best.

MS Dhoni hasn't been able to score runs for his team as he batted slow in the league, which has cost the team. Chennai Super Kings notably, after having a terrible time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, having managed just one win in the tournament.

Chennai Super Kings won their opening game of the league against Mumbai Indians. But after that, they have faced back-to-back losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and now Delhi Capitals. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side are reeling at the bottom half of the table. They would now be keen to make a strong comeback in the remaining games.