Legendary wicketkeeper-baater MS Dhoni was given N. After the return of Srinivasan, it is expected to play in the IPL for at least one more season. The five -time IPL Champions restored the former BCCI President in the role of a prominent leadership of his 2025 season.
After staying away from cricket administration, an 80 -year -old has a difficult IPL to lead Chennai Super Kings after the 2025 season. CSK ended at the bottom of the table for the first time, winning only four out of 14 matches. In particular, Ruturaj Gikwad was replaced by MS Dhoni mid-season due to injury.
MS Dhoni as the President of CSK N. Hope to take a decision after Srinivasan’s return
Shamik Chakrabarty of Revsportz said that Chennai Super Kings estimated that Dhoni would continue to play for at least one more season. N. The appointment of Srinivasan may motivate Dhoni to play for another season.
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“Five -time IPL champions MS Dhoni expects to play for at least one more year. According to sources and internal sources in CSK, the development follows the return of BCCI and former ICC president N. Srinivasan, once again to dilute the franchise,” said Chakravarti.
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MS Dhoni is likely to play for at least one more season in the IPL. It follows N Srinivasan’s return as President of Chennai Super Kings.@Thumsupofficial @shamik100 #CSK #MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/xvlr8nzdu8
– Revsportz Global (@revsportzglobal) September 4, 2025
Srinivasan will also manage the international operation of CSK, including his SA20 and Major League Cricket (MLC) franchise. He was Gurunath (Director), Vishwanathan (MD & CEO), Sanjay Patel, R. Srinivasan, Rakesh Singh, PL Subramanian, V. Manikam and E. Jayashree becomes part of a senior team.
MSD last seen in action for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025
Dhoni last depicted in the 2025 IPL, where Chennai Super Kings maintained him as an unaccounted player for ₹ 4 crore under new retention rules.
Wicketkeeper batsman returned as captain after facing the elbow injury to Ruturaj Gikwad after five matches. However, CSK faced a disappointing weather. They ended at the bottom of the points table with only four wins out of 14 games.
Dhoni scored 196 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 135.17. The 44 -year -old has not yet confirmed his IPL future and planned to take a decision in December before the mega auction.
MS Dhoni is likely to continue for another IPL season
Shamik Chakraborty said that speculation about Dhoni’s retirement from IPL has been going on for years. He confirmed that Dhoni was likely to continue for at least one more IPL season.
“Whenever an IPL comes, in the last few years, there is speculation about whether it would be MS Dhoni’s last IPL, and if he would hang his shoes after the tournament. Last year, CSK did not qualify for the playoffs,” Chakravarti said.
“Dhoni made a comeback as Captain Mid-season after Ruturaj Gikwad, the captain of the first choice.
Dhoni retired from international cricket on August 15, 2020. He finished his career with 17,226 runs and 195 stumping, the highest in international cricket. Famous wicketkeeper-Batter was recently included in the ICC Hall of Fame for a notable contribution to the game.
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