Is IPL 2025 MS Dhoni's final season? The India legend certainly dropped that hint when he arrived in Chennai a month back, donning a T-shirt with the words "One Last Time" in Morse code. It sparked quite a furore on social media among fans.
But the 43-year-old broke his silence on the retirement speculations ahead of Chennai Super Kings' season opener against Mumbai Indians on Sunday at home, saying that neither he nor the franchise are ready to say goodbye to each other anytime soon, reports Hindustan Times.
Speaking to Jio Hotstar ahead of the 'El Clasico' clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Dhoni said that he could play for Chennai for as long as he wants and added that even if he is injured and finds himself in a wheelchair, CSK will still convince him to play another season.
"I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That's my franchise. Even if I'm in a wheelchair, they'll drag me," he said.
Dhoni battled a knee injury during the 2023 IPL season, after which he underwent surgery at the end of the season. He took the remainder of the year to recover before returning for the 17th edition of the IPL, where he relinquished his captaincy role and his batting position.
Preferring No. 8 or below in the line-up, Dhoni smashed 161 runs in 73 balls across the season at a strike rate of 220.
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