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MS Dhoni Retirement from IPL Question: Mahendra Singh Dhoni responded in a funny manner on the question of retiring from IPL. He said Rituraj Gaikwad will be seen captaining back in the next season

New Delhi. Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been retired from international cricket for a long time. Before the start of every season of the Indian Premier League, the heartbeat of the fans increases that his superstar will not announce his retirement this time. However, every time Mahendra Singh Dhoni avoids this question. This time too, he did the same. He has made a big announcement before the new season starts. Dhoni said that Rituraj Gaikwad will return as captain in the next season. After his injury, Dhoni took over the captaincy.
The great Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was retained by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 4 crore before the IPL 2025 mega auction. In 2025, he played 14 league matches and scored 196 runs. He also captained the team after Rituraj Gaikwad was injured but could not save the five -time champion team from coming down in the points table for the first time.

After CSK’s disappointing performance in IPL 2025, many fans and former veterans believe that Dhoni will no longer play in the IPL. After the final match of CSK, Dhoni did not give a clear answer about his retirement. Dhoni has been suspense about playing in IPL.