After months of speculation, MS Dhoni has finally addressed his future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Speaking at a private event earlier this week, the legendary cricketer opened up about his long-standing commitment to the franchise, assuring fans that his bond with CSK will remain strong long after his playing career ends.
Dhoni’s Commitment to CSK: “We Are Together for the Next 15-20 Years”
“It’s me and CSK, together, even for the next 15-20 years,” Dhoni said, smiling and addressing a cheering crowd. “I hope they don’t think I’ll be playing for another 15-20 years, but yeah, I’ll still be involved in some capacity,” he added, hinting at a future with the franchise beyond his on-field days.
Despite ongoing rumors that Dhoni might step away after IPL 2024, the 44-year-old made a remarkable recovery from a knee injury and stepped back into the captaincy role midway through IPL 2025, after Ruturaj Gaikwad pulled out due to an elbow injury. Under his leadership, CSK had a tough season, finishing at the bottom of the table with only four wins out of 14 matches.
“It’s Not Just About One or Two Years” – Dhoni’s Heartfelt Message to Fans
Dhoni dismissed the idea of focusing on just a single season, telling fans, “It’s not about one or two years. I will always be in yellow, whether I’m playing or not. You know that already.” His words were a tease to fans wondering when his final season with CSK would be.
At a separate event earlier that week, Dhoni had sidestepped a direct question about his future in cricket, but at this recent gathering, he was more candid, discussing the struggles of the 2025 season and looking forward to the future.
Reflecting on CSK’s Disappointing 2025 Season: “We Have to Learn from It”
Dhoni acknowledged that CSK’s performance in 2025 fell short of expectations. “The last couple of years have not been good for us, but the key is to see what we learned from it,” he explained. “Yes, it was a tough season, but what went wrong? That was the question we had for ourselves last year as well.”
The Return of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Upcoming Mini-Auction
A major silver lining for CSK fans is the return of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was sidelined by injury. Dhoni expressed confidence that Gaikwad’s return would help stabilize the team’s batting lineup. “Rutu will be back. He got injured but he will be coming back. We are quite sorted now,” he reassured fans, also hinting at the upcoming December mini-auction as a potential opportunity to plug the remaining gaps in the team.
A Heartfelt Acknowledgment of CSK and Chennai
As the event drew to a close, Dhoni took a moment to reflect on the deep connection he has with both CSK and the city of Chennai, which he believes has shaped his career. “The relationship with CSK has grown over the years. It has helped me improve as a person and as a cricketer. CSK just happened, and it’s been good for Chennai, so it’s been good for me too,” he shared with gratitude.
In his signature style, Dhoni reaffirmed that no matter the outcome of his playing career, his association with CSK will remain unbroken, continuing to shape both his future and the future of the franchise.
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