Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni has been in the headlines ever since the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team was eliminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They faced a 27-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). on Saturday (May 18) to get out of the top 4.
Since then, only one thing has been in the headlines – MS Dhoni’s retirement. There is a good chance that we have seen the last of the Chennai Super Kings legend in the league as the wicketkeeper-batsman could soon announce his retirement.
MS Dhoni after the end of IPL 2023 mentioned that he will play one more season in the league which will be a gift from his side for the fans. Since he is struggling with his fitness this season, there are many speculations that he will not play next season for the Chennai Super Kings.
However, the latest report from IANS claims that MS Dhoni will travel to London for treatment of a muscle injury that made him struggle in IPL 2024. The wicketkeeper-batsman is known to be keen to play but his availability will increase. It depends on the treatment of him.
“Dhoni could head to London for his muscle tear surgery that he sustained during the IPL. He is not fully fit but wants to continue playing cricket and will only decide on his future after the treatment which will take five to six months.” . recover,” a source told IANS.
Recently there was a report in the Times of India stating that MS Dhoni will decide on his retirement after a couple of months and he has not told anyone about his decision so far. The source close to the franchise stated:
“Dhoni has not told anyone at CSK that he will resign. He has told the management that he will wait for a couple of months before taking a final call. He did not feel any discomfort while running between the wickets and that is an advantage. We will wait for the communication from Dhoni. He always has the best interest of the team in mind, we will see what happens,” he concluded.
MS Dhoni should play one more season – Ambati Rayudu
Former Chennai Super Kings player Ambati Rayudu recently spoke about MS Dhoni’s future in the league. He urged the wicketkeeper-batsman to play one more season. He believes Dhoni is a once-in-a-generation human being and should end up winning the trophy. Speaking to Star Sports, he explained:
“MS Dhoni should play one more season. This shouldn’t be the last, since it can’t go like this. He should play next season and win the IPL. He is a once-in-a-generation player and a once-in-a-generation human being.”
In the course MS Dhoni looked in great contact with the bat. Although he came to reduce the order, he made sure to entertain his fans with his brutal hitting power.