The IPL 2025 season is wrapping up, and speculation about MS Dhoni’s retirement is heating up. The debate about Dhoni’s future has been a hot topic on social media, with fans weighing in on whether he should hang up his cleats. Now, the discussion has shifted to a panel of cricket legends, including Suresh Raina, Sanjay Bangar, RP Singh, and Aakash Chopra, who are sharing their thoughts on whether Dhoni should retire.
Dhoni has been batting at number 8 and 9 in some IPL 2025 matches, which has sparked a debate among the legends. Raina and Singh believe Dhoni is giving other players a chance to shine, while Chopra and Bangar think Dhoni is not fully fit, which is why he’s batting lower in the order.
Difference of Opinion
Aakash Chopra questioned whether Dhoni would be part of the CSK team if he weren’t a legendary player. He also asked if Dhoni is fit to play, given his batting position. Suresh Raina jumped to Dhoni’s defense, saying he’s been an integral part of the team for 18 years and still deserves a spot. Raina also pointed out that Dhoni is still one of the top six-hitters in the game.
Raina added that Dhoni prefers to bat in the last four overs and is still fit to keep wickets at 44. He believes the team is preparing for the T20 World Cup and wants to give players like Shivam Dube a chance to shine.
RP Singh Joins the Discussion
RP Singh chimed in, saying that after knee surgery, it takes time to get back to full flow. He pointed out that Dhoni has been keeping wickets for 20 years and needs time to recover. Singh also mentioned that Raina had a similar experience with knee surgery and was back to full strength after some time. On the other hand, Sanjay Bangar thinks that with Dhoni on the team, players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja aren’t able to showcase their leadership skills.