New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings suffered their ninth loss of IPL 2025 failing to chase a 180-run target and remaining at the bottom of the standings. This defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore marks RCBs first ever double over the five-time champions and sends CSKs already eliminated team further down the table. RCBs narrow victory propelled them to the top of the points table. After their teams defeat MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli embraced. Subsequently Kohli showed his respect for Dhoni by removing his cap during the post-match handshakes with the Chennai Super Kings captain. Dhoni isnt retiring anytime soon stop asking the same question in every game🤦‍♀️ https://t.co/83dGD2IfPH — Vijal Patel (@VijalPatel12) May 3 2025 Two legends one frame! MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli sharing a moment of respect after an intense CSK vs RCB clash. Mahirat magic never gets old! #IPL2025 #CSKvsRCB https://t.co/JP1c76s2c8 — Mohsin (@moh_7in) May 3 2025 Definitely not. Atleast till 2027 #CSKvsRCB https://t.co/V19TvpMFPh — Jay Shah (@Jay_sha_h) May 3 2025 Star Sports the IPLs official broadcaster posted a photo of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni interacting on social media prompting a strong emotional response from fans with its accompanying caption. One last time? it read on the image of Kohli shaking hands with Dhoni. And it sent fans into overdrive. Following Chennais playoff elimination MS Dhoni has remained silent on his future. However he playfully responded to a question about returning next season prompted by enthusiastic fan support during a recent match. Dhoni recently responded ambiguously to a question about his participation in the next match stating that he is unsure of his future involvement. This follows an earlier comment he made in a podcast where he indicated he would decide on his retirement in the coming months. “Not right now (about retirement). Im still playing IPL and Ive kept it very simple I take it one year at a time” Dhoni said. “Im 43 by the time Ill finish this July Ill be 44. Ive 10 months to decide whether Ive to play one more year. Its not me who is deciding its the body which tells you whether you can or cannot. One year at a time. Fully focussed on what needs to be done right now. We will see after that after 8-10 months” added the five-time IPL-winning captain.