MS Dhoni’s retirement rumors are swirling. His parents attended a match between the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, fueling speculation. But Dhoni himself has weighed in, saying he’s not thinking about it yet. He’s got 10 months to consider his options after the 2025 season.
Dhoni’s been under fire for his slow batting. Manoj Tiwari, who’s played under him, thinks he should’ve retired after 2023. The criticism’s been intense, with many calling for him to hang up his gloves.
A humorous response from Chennai Super Kings
The team responded to the rumors with a funny meme. It showed a person chasing away a group of people with a cricket bat. The caption? “No Context.” It’s clear they’re poking fun at all the speculation.
No context. pic.twitter.com/ypZXeQffG5
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 5, 2025
Dhoni’s numbers in the 2025 IPL aren’t great. He’s scored 76 runs in three innings. Against RCB, he hit 30 runs off 16 balls, including three sixes, but CSK lost by 50 runs. Against Rajasthan, he scored 16 runs off 11 balls, but the team fell short by seven runs.
His slow pace is a concern
In the match against Delhi Capitals, Dhoni faced criticism for his slow pace again. He took 26 balls to score 30 runs, and CSK lost by 25 runs. The team’s only won one match out of four and sits ninth in the standings. Despite all this, Dhoni’s not ready to talk about retirement just yet. He’ll take the next 10 months to think about his future.