Dhoni will retire before IPL 2026? Knee injury can become a big reason, revealed itself

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|16-08-2025

Ms dhoni retirement plans: Chennai Super Kings could not qualify in the playoffs for the second consecutive time in the Indian Premier League 2025. In the midst of last season, captain Rituraj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament due to a elbow injury, after which Mahendra Singh Dhoni took command of the team.

However, despite changing the captain, the process of CSK’s defeat continued. As soon as the IPL 2025 ended, the discussion about Dhoni’s future and retirement intensified. Now Dhoni himself has given a big statement on it citing his knee injury.

When will MS Dhoni take retirement?

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) recently said about his retirement and playing in the next IPL season that there is still time in this decision. He told that in December he would think about the next season. Meanwhile, when a fan told him, “You have to play”, Dhoni smiled and replied that his knee now hurts and it is necessary to take care of him. His statement is currently under discussion.

Dhoni is struggling with knee injury

Dhoni has been troubled by knee pain and injury for the last few years. In the last season too, this pain was difficult for him and there was difficulty in running. Fans want them to play in IPL 2026, but Dhoni will have to see if he allows his knee to play or not.

CSK will want a strong return

Chennai Super Kings are one of the most successful teams of IPL, which has won 5 titles so far. However, for the first time in IPL 2025, the team could not reach the second consecutive season playoffs. In such a situation, the franchise would like to descend with the intention of returning to IPL 2026.