IPL 2022: Definitely Not: Sunil Gavaskar Uses MS Dhoni's Catchphrase To Answer Question Over His Retirement
Sunil Gavaskar and MS Dhoni (Image Credits: Twitter)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, MS Dhoni, actually appears to have the hunger to get things done for his team. Be it leading the side, going about as a solid wicket-keeper, or completing games, Dhoni is as yet doing things that he truly does best for his team.

While the 40-year-old is keeping his future choices open, when India legend Sunil Gavaskar was inquired as to whether Dhoni would resign after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) crusade, he replied in only two words.

The Super Kings were wiped out from the IPL 2022 following a loss to Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday. Dhoni, who had stopped CSK’s captaincy before the beginning of this season prior to taking it back following Ravindra Jadeja’s choice to surrender the obligation, was the top-scoring player for the team.

MS Dhoni csk
MS Dhoni. (Photo: IPL)

Sunil Gavaskar Confident About MS Dhoni Playing For CSK Next Season

Regardless of his earnest attempts – scoring an unbeaten 36 off 33 balls – the Yellow Army could score only 97 runs prior to getting bowled out. In answer, Mumbai scored 103 in 14.5 overs to authoritatively take out the Super Kings from the playoff games race.

In a chat on Star Sports, Gavaskar was posed an exceptionally significant inquiry about Dhoni’s progression. The first Little Master remained very hopeful as he responded to the inquiry on MSD’s retirement with the well-known ‘definitely not’ expression.

Read More  Did Ravindra Jadeja insult MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi in his viral statement? Click here to know the full context of Jadeja's claims!!
MS Dhoni. Photo-IPL
MS Dhoni. Photo-IPL

“Well, I mean, look at the way he has played. He is clearly showing he is very keen, still enthusiastic about the game,” Gavaskar told the channel.

“On the field, it was quite telling today. He was running from one end to the other end, which means he was keen. He senses an opportunity when those 2 or 3 early wickets fell. We have seen him doing this very regularly.

“Which means ‘definitely not’. Yes (he will continue), that is exactly what he said when he was asked about it (in 2020),” he added.

The Story Of ‘Definitely Not’

Dhoni had answered with the ‘definitely not’ phrase the initial time in 2020 when Harsha Bhogle had inquired as to whether that season for CSK was his last. When Dhoni took up CSK’s captaincy from Jadeja this season, he was gotten some information about his future plans once more.

MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni. (Photo: IPL)

He had responded by saying: “You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that’s a different thing.”

With Ravindra Jadeja not considering himself to be a leader, CSK’s arrangements to move on from Dhoni have been wrecked. The establishment presently needs to track down another skipper to lead them. Consequently, for Dhoni, one more year as a player in the team can be envisioned.

Read More  Watch: Matheesha Pathirana touched MS Dhoni's feet? Truth exposed in fresh video

Also Read: IPL 2022: DC Opener Prithvi Shaw Ruled Out Of Tournament, Hints Assistant Coach, Shane Watson