Yesterday was the last match for Chennai Super Kings in this IPL season 2024. RCB won by a great margin and due to the net run rate RCB was able to qualify for the playoffs. Now the real question that arises is that with the end of the journey of CSK in this season what does it mean for the career of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his fans. Today in this article will be discussing will Mahendra Singh Dhoni be retiring from IPL and was this the last match for the MS Dhoni.
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Dhoni Retirement
 With the loss of CSK in the last match yesterday fans and cricket analysts are contemplating that now Mahendra Singh Dhoni will retire from the IPL too. Friends are upset as this is not the proper farewell that one of the greatest captains in the Indian cricket team history deserves. There has been no official news from Dhoni or any of the CSK management staff but as for the predictions it seems like the Dhoni will be retiring from this season. This whole season Dhoni was suffering from Anjali but due to his love for his fans he continued playing so. Now the fans of Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants him to receive a proper retirement and a proper farewell with the IPL trophy in his hands .
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Will Dhoni play IPL 2025?
During this season of IPL many teammates of MS Dhoni in various interviews stated that even after this season MS will continue playing cricket. This is good news for fans as they would get one more chance to see their thala playing in the field. However we have received no official confirmation from the CSK authorities or from MS Dhoni himself. So the question of will Dhoni play in IPL 2025 will be answered next year only.
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Dhoni’s IPL journey
 Dhoni was not only the successful captain in International Cricket but also one of the best captains that the IPL team has ever seen. Under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh, Dhoni has won the highest number of IPL trophies in history. Dhoni has always been on the most fan favourite players in the whole franchise. This year he also performed very well even though he was injured most of the time. Fans absolutely love MS Dhoni playing on the field. He is absolutely one of the most successful players in the history of the IPL.
Virat Kohli on Dhoni’s Retirement
Virat Kohli also gave a big hint regarding Dhoni’s retirement. While talking to Geo Cinema, Virat Kohli said that it is a big thing for the fans to see Dhoni playing in India. He and I will play together again and maybe it will be the last time. It is a big thing for the fans to see Dhoni in the stadium. We both have very good memories and we have also built a good partnership in India. This is a good opportunity for the fans to see us together once again. Along with this, Kohli said why he is taking the game till 20th over or 50th over, but how many matches did he finish for India. He is the only guy who knows what he is doing and he is finishing the game from there. To me, that’s their mind game. He knows that if he takes the match till the last over, he will win the game. My mindset was different. I thought let’s end the game in the 49th over (in ODI) or the 19th over (in T20). If he was batting with me at the end the thinking was different. He will take the game till the last over where the opposition team will be trembling with fear.
So this was the complete information that we have got on the retirement of MS Dhoni from IPL. MS Dhoni return for IPL 20-25 this is yet to be seen.
FAQs:-
Q.1 Is MS Dhoni retiring from the IPL after the 2024 season?
There is no official confirmation yet, but many fans and analysts speculate that he might retire.
Q.2 What did Virat Kohli say about Dhoni’s retirement?
Virat Kohli hinted that playing together this season might be the last time fans see them together on the field.
Q.3 Why do fans think Dhoni might retire this year?
With CSK’s exit from the playoffs and Dhoni’s injuries, many believe he might choose to retire.
Q.4 Has CSK or Dhoni made any official statement about his retirement?
No official statements have been made by CSK or MS Dhoni regarding his retirement.
Q.5 Will Dhoni play in IPL 2025?
There is no official confirmation, but some teammates hinted that he might continue playing.
Q.6 What is Dhoni’s legacy in the IPL?
Dhoni is one of the most successful IPL captains, leading CSK to multiple championships and being a fan favorite.
Q.7 How did Dhoni perform in the 2024 IPL season?
Despite injuries, Dhoni played well and was instrumental in many matches for CSK.
Q.8 What was Virat Kohli’s perspective on Dhoni’s playing style?
Kohli praised Dhoni’s ability to take games to the last over and win matches under pressure.
Q.9 What do fans want for Dhoni’s retirement?
Fans hope Dhoni gets a proper farewell, ideally with the IPL trophy in his hands.
Q.10 Has Dhoni hinted at retirement in any interviews?
Dhoni has not directly hinted at retirement, keeping his plans private.