Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni left fans uncertain about his future following the team’s final match of the IPL 2025 season against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 25. The 43-year-old had a challenging season both as a batsman and wicketkeeper, contributing to CSK’s bottom-place finish in the standings.
Although CSK wrapped up their campaign with a convincing 83-run win, they managed just four wins from 14 games overall. Dhoni’s personal performance was underwhelming, accumulating only 196 runs across 14 matches, averaging below 25, with a strike rate of 135.17.
Persistent knee problems—an issue dating back to IPL 2023—hampered his agility, making running between the wickets and wicketkeeping more difficult. Speaking at the post-match press conference (via Cricbuzz), Dhoni addressed questions about his future following CSK’s disappointing 2025 campaign.
“It depends. I have 4-5 months to decide, there’s no hurry. Need to keep the body fit. You have to be at your best. If cricketers start retiring for their performance, some of them will retire at 22. Will go back to Ranchi, enjoy a few bike rides. I am not saying I am done, not saying I am coming back either. I have the luxury of timing. Will think about it and then decide.”
MS Dhoni Backs Ruturaj Gaikwad to Lead Without Worries Next Season
MS Dhoni is confident that Ruturaj Gaikwad can approach next season without concern, even after CSK’s disastrous 2025 campaign. Despite a disappointing season, CSK found hope in standout performances from youngsters like Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, and Anshul Kamboj, suggesting a solid foundation for next year.
“When we started the season, the four games were in Chennai. We decided to bat second, but I felt the wicket was good for batting in the first innings. I was worried about the batting department. We can put runs on the board, but a few holes to fill. Ruturaj doesn’t need to worry about too many things next season,” said Dhoni (via aforementioned source).
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