MS Dhoni's IPL Future Uncertain After CSK's Playoff Exit

MS Dhoni's IPL Future Uncertain After CSK's Playoff Exit

Chennai Super Kings' disappointing IPL 2024 campaign has raised questions about the future of legendary captain MS Dhoni. The five-time champions crashed out of the playoffs after a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving Dhoni's role in the team uncertain.

Dhoni, who has been a mainstay of CSK since the inception of the IPL, has seen his role diminish in recent seasons. Under new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhoni has primarily operated as a lower-order finisher.

Despite the lack of official communication, Dhoni's future with CSK has become a topic of speculation. Videos of the former India captain taking a bike ride around Ranchi have surfaced on social media, fueling rumors of his potential retirement from the IPL.

Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes that Dhoni's performance in CSK's final match of the season could be a sign of his impending departure. Dhoni was at the crease with the game hanging in the balance but was caught in the deep off the bowling of Yash Dayal.

"If Dhoni was unbeaten, CSK would have won the match," Chopra said. "He kept them alive. Maybe this was the last time we saw Dhoni."

Chopra also praised Dhoni's batting performance, noting that he hit the longest six of the season (110 meters) and two fours on the leg side.

"From where he started, it didn't seem like winning the game was possible," Chopra added. "But Dhoni kept them in the hunt. However, Yash Dayal bowled well in the last over and RCB won with a decent margin."

Whether Dhoni will continue to play for CSK or retire from the IPL remains to be seen. However, his performance in the final match of the season has left fans wondering if they have witnessed the last of the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman in the IPL.

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