Will Dhoni not play for CSK? (Photo- PTI)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most popular players in the cricket world, stays away from the eyes of most people. He also uses social media very little. However, Dhoni's photo is becoming quite viral on social media, which has increased the tension of fans of Chennai Super Kings. Actually, whether Dhoni will play in IPL 2026 or not, it has not been cleared yet. But this photo of him has warmed the market of rumors. Fans are now speculating differently.

Will Dhoni not play for CSK?

Actually, the photo of Dhoni going viral on social media has been taken during a football match. In which Dhoni is wearing the jersey wearing Mumbai Indians. Which is heating the market of rumors among fans. Some fans believe that this photo is a sign of Dhoni going away from Chennai Super Kings? Dhoni has played almost his entire IPL career for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is CSK's arch-rivals. In such a situation, everyone is surprised to see Dhoni in this jersey.

Thala ms dhoni in mi jersey logo 😭 pic.twitter.com/f0lsmemkis

- Abhi 🇮🇳 (@abhi7781_) October 7, 2025

The MI logo is clearly visible on this blue jersey, which is completely different from Dhoni's CSK uniform. At the same time, Dhoni has always been considered to be the face of CSK, in such a situation, this photo is making a lot of headlines. Discussions are already going on about his fitness and stake in IPL 2026, and this photo has put ghee in the fire. However, till now neither from Dhoni, nor from CSK or MI Management, there has been any clarification on this photo.

Suspense on playing in IPL 2026

Dhoni retired from international cricket in 2020. Since then, every year it is speculated that he will retire from the IPL as well. Last season he played for Chennai Super Kings as an uncapricated player. But now it is not clear once again before IPL 2026 whether Dhoni of 44 years will play the next season or not. Dhoni recently talked about this and told that he would take a decision by December.