MS Dhoni’s old friend Paramjit Singh has given a big update on the cricketer’s future as an Indian Premier League (IPL) player. Speculations have been rife about the veteran cricketer’s future in the IPL ever since he announced his retirement from international cricket in 2020.
MS Dhoni was widely expected to retire from IPL after the 2020 edition. However, the former India captain said “definitely no” on his retirement issue and played the next three seasons as well.
Many expected him to also draw the curtain on his illustrious career in 2023, especially after he led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title.
However, the wicketkeeper-batsman stated that he would play at least one more season in the IPL. And although only time will tell if he retires or continues as a player after IPL 2024, Paramjit Singh has stated that his friend will play one more season after this year’s edition.
“There is no way he will retire after next season. He is able to play another two seasons. He will return for IPL 2025,” Paramjit told journalist Vimal Kumar.
“Dhoni will play one more season after IPL 2024”
~ MS Dhoni’s friend Paramjit Singh pic.twitter.com/zwJY0WjML2
– Div🦁 (@div_yumm) March 1
For those who don’t know, Paramjit has played an important role in MS Dhoni’s cricket journey. The former Indian captain recently made a touching gesture for Paramjit by sporting the sticker of his sports store ‘Prime Sports’ on his bat. Paramjit played a key role in securing MS Dhoni his first bat sponsorship.
Dhoni has a ‘Prime Sports’ sticker on his bat
Prime Sports is the name of your childhood friend’s store. pic.twitter.com/RsaGiDLi7a
– Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) February 7, 2024
MS Dhoni aims for historic title:
MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings will have a chance to create history in IPL 2024. CSK can become the first team in the history of the IPL to win it six times, while Dhoni has a chance to become the first captain to achieve the feat . .
IPL 2024 is scheduled to be played from March 22. CSK will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament opener in Chennai. The final will also be played in Chennai.