MS Dhoni Retirement Rumours: Former CSK captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has broken his silence on the rumors of his retirement during a podcast. The speculation started when Dhoni’s parents were seen at the stadium during the match between CSK and Delhi Capitals at Chepauk. Many believed that Dhoni might announce his retirement after the game. However, no such announcement was made. Speaking on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Dhoni made it clear that he is not retiring at the end of this season and assured fans that he will continue playing.

MS Dhoni Breaks Silence on Retirement Rumors

In the 18th season of the IPL, MS Dhoni finally addressed the retirement buzz. In a podcast with Raj Shamani, Dhoni said, “Not yet, I am still playing in the IPL. I keep things simple and take it year by year. Right now, I’m 43, and I’ll turn 44 by the end of IPL 2025. After that, I’ll have 10 months to decide if I can continue playing or not. But it’s not my choice—my body will decide.”

Dhoni’s Parents at Chepauk Sparked Speculation

During the CSK vs Delhi Capitals match at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Dhoni’s parents were seen in the stands. This led fans to believe it could be Dhoni’s last IPL match, and retirement rumors quickly spread on social media.

Dhoni Clears the Air — No Retirement Yet

As always, MS Dhoni surprised everyone. In the podcast, he clearly stated that he will not retire at the end of this IPL season. Fans were relieved to hear it straight from Mahi himself.

What CSK Coach Stephen Fleming Said

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming was recently asked about Dhoni’s retirement plans. He replied, “I don’t talk to him about that anymore. I don’t know. I’m just enjoying working with him. He’s still strong. I don’t ask him about his future these days.”

Fans Unhappy with Dhoni’s Batting Position and Performance

The talk around 43-year-old Dhoni’s future has intensified, especially after he batted at number 9 against RCB. Many fans were upset with this decision. In the match against Delhi Capitals, when Dhoni came to bat, CSK needed 110 runs from 9 overs. Dhoni scored 30 runs off 26 balls with a strike rate of 115, which led to criticism from fans and experts alike.