Chennai Super Kings have become IPL champions five times under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. He remains an important player of CSK. This could be the last IPL for Dhoni, who is considered one of the best captains and finishers in IPL history. At the age of 43, the veteran player of Chennai Super Kings is currently facing fitness problems, which could be a sign of a possible retirement. His inclination towards the role of mentorship and CSK's plans for the future indicate that he may now retire from IPL.
43-year-old right-handed wicketkeeper batsman MS Dhoni has been affected by an injury. Which also includes a muscle strain in IPL 2024. Dhoni's rhythm has also been affected due to injury. Although his captaincy remains important. But it seems that Dhoni can no longer bear much pain to be present on the field.
Change in mentorship
New players are now being included in MS Dhoni's team, CSK. In which Dhoni can play the role of a mentor. His experience will be crucial in shaping the future of CSK. On the other hand, Dhoni can help Rituraj Gaikwad learn some tips about captaincy and field placement, as he will not be wicketkeeping behind the stumps.
Parents came to the stadium.
MS Dhoni's mother Devki Devi and father Pan Singh were seen at the stadium during the IPL. Earlier, his parents rarely attended his matches during his international cricket. However, Dhoni's parents came as special guests at the Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals match at Chepauk during IPL 2025. This was their first chance to watch an IPL game in Chennai since the beginning of Dhoni's association with CSK in 2008.
Dhoni is the only player to remain unbeaten in the IPL 100 times.
Dhoni is the only batsman in IPL history to remain unbeaten in 100 innings. After Dhoni, the player who has remained unbeaten the most number of times is Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja has done this feat 80 times in his IPL career. At number three, Kieron Pollard (52) and AB de Villiers have remained unbeaten 10 times. Virat Kohli has remained unbeaten 40 times in the IPL.
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