Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the most successful captain in IPL history, handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad even before the IPL 2024 season began, sparking speculation that he would announce his retirement after the season.
However, he did not make any such announcement after the season ended and has not provided any information yet. However, it appears that he could potentially retire and not participate in the 2025 IPL. In this scenario, please share the three rumored reasons for his potential IPL retirement.
MS Dhoni can retire from IPL.
Actually, MS Dhoni is 43 years old, and he still plays better than many other players. But now it seems as if he can say goodbye to IPL. Given the current situation, it appears that Thala won’t be participating in the IPL 2025.
Dhoni’s injury
For the past two IPL seasons, a knee injury has plagued MS Dhoni, one of the most successful captains in IPL history. This injury makes it extremely difficult for him to play in the upcoming season. Due to the muscle strain he sustained last season, he struggled to stay in the lineup and was also experiencing difficulty walking. In such a situation, he can decide to stay out of IPL 2025.
Chennai Super Kings’ farsighted thinking
It is known that there may be a mega auction in IPL 2025. If the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) release Dhoni, they will receive a substantial amount of money, which they can use to prepare a better team for the upcoming years. This is because Dhoni, despite his best efforts, is unlikely to be able to play after IPL 2025. In such a situation, he would not want to harm his team for just one season. People are speculating that he will declare his retirement prior to the start of IPL 2025.
MS Dhoni can become a coach or mentor.
Like before the start of IPL 2024, MS Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Rituraj Gaikwad and guided him himself. In such a situation, it is possible that he may retire before this season and support the team as a mentor or head coach. Since last season, he has taught Rituraj a lot, and the team’s performance under Rituraj’s captaincy was also good. However, all these speculations remain unsubstantiated until he officially announces his retirement.