MS Dhoni was retained for Rs 4 crore ahead of IPL 2025.
The 18th season of the IPL has been a nightmare for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. CSK became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race. After the first few matches, captain Rituraj Gaikwad got injured and was out for the entire season, after which MS Dhoni took charge but he too could not change the fortunes of the team under his captaincy. Meanwhile, questions have started arising about Dhoni’s future. Many people believe that this could be the last season of Dhoni’s IPL career.
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When Dhoni was asked about his IPL retirement after the last match against Kolkata Knight Riders, he said that it all depends on his body. After the current season is over, he will again work on his fitness for the next 6-8 months, and only after that will he be able to decide. However, former Indian player Joginder Sharma has now advised Dhoni to retire from IPL.
Joginder Sharma said this
“Looking at Mahi’s fitness level, he should play to prove his fitness, but I believe it is time for him to take rest now,” Joginder Sharma said, as reported by News18.
At the same time, when Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming was asked about Dhoni’s retirement before the match against Rajasthan Royals, he said, “I don’t know”. Let us tell you that before IPL 2025, Dhoni was retained for Rs 4 crore.
Chennai Super Kings will face Rajasthan Royals
Chennai Super Kings will face Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, May 20. This match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both the teams are out of the playoff race. In the points table, Rajasthan Royals are at the 9th position with 6 points and three wins in 13 matches and Chennai Super Kings are at the 10th position with 6 points and three wins in 12 matches.
