“Not saying I’m executed,” MS Dhoni retains suspense on retirement forward of IPL 2026

MS Dhoni has maintained suspense relating to his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) legend was reported to hold up his boots after the continuing version. However Dhoni has neither confirmed nor denied the chance.

MS Dhoni on IPL retirement

The wicketkeeper batter has been having health points for the final couple of years. Within the IPL 2025, he got here to bat as little as quantity 9 for CSK. All the things pointed in the direction of Dhoni asserting his retirement after flirting about it for the previous few years. However Dhoni isn’t calling it a day. Not less than, not proper now.

After CSK gained their remaining match of the season towards Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Dhoni was requested whether or not it’s the ultimate time followers are seeing him within the yellow jersey. The IPL legend stated that he’ll return again to Ranchi, his dwelling, and give it some thought. There are nonetheless a couple of months earlier than the IPL 2026 public sale and Dhoni will see the place his physique is at after which take a name on retirement.

“It relies upon. I’ve 4-5 months to determine; there’s no hurry (on retirement). Have to maintain the physique match. It’s a must to be at your greatest. If cricketers begin retiring for his or her efficiency, a few of them will retire at 22. I’ll return to Ranchi and luxuriate in a couple of again rides. I’m not saying I’m executed, not saying I’m coming again. I’ve the luxurious of timing. Will give it some thought after which determine,” Dhoni stated after the match.

The wicketkeeper confronted simply 145 balls this season. Contemplating that Dhoni batted in 13 of the 14 matches, the variety of balls confronted is means too low. Shivam Dube, who doesn’t even bat within the prime 4, confronted 270 balls for comparability. If Dhoni can’t have that stage of influence as a consequence of his health, he would possibly as effectively name it a day earlier than the IPL 2026 public sale.