Dhoni Retirement From IPL— Will IPL 2025 be Dhoni’s last IPL? Get the Crux

Cricket isn’t just a sport—it’s the heartbeat of conversations echoing through every lane and living room across the nation. But the talk is incomplete without discussing legendary MS Dhoni. He is the man who controls the entire match, being behind the stamps. But with time as IPL 2025 is getting unfold, the wave of questions regarding MS Dhoni retirement is over the news. Today, Dhoni is an important player in the Chennai Super KIngs (CSK) team and his leadership has helped the team win over 5 title trophies. However, there is a question in people’s minds with the increase of Dhoni age, will he retire? Thus read the article to get exact details regarding Dhoni Retirement From IPL and its impact on the team. 

MS Dhoni’s Captaincy Record in IPL

MS Dhoni as an Indian Wicket Keeper and batsman is a legendary and most successful captain in IPL history. His influence has been a cornerstone in CSK’s journey to clinching five IPL championships. Under his leadership, the team has a history of five runners-up, and he was the only captain to reach the IPL finals ten times.

Here in the given table below we have summarized MS Dhoni’s journey with CSK in the IPL. He played a total of 235 matches ( the most by any individual in the franchise’s history. Under his leadership, the team won a total of 142 matches and lost 90 matches which made the winning percentage of 60.42%. His leadership got the CSK 5 title — 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.  Here’s a look at MS Dhoni’s IPL captaincy record and statistics to date

Step Down as a Captain (CSK)

• The first time MSD stepped down from the captaincy of the CSK team was in the year 2022. When the position was taken by then-captain Ravindra Jadeja. But unfortunately, Ravindra Jadeja left the season 2023 captaincy in between due to his injury, MS Dhoni returned back to the capacity. In the same 2023 season, Dhoni also managed to win his fifth IPL trophy.

• In the IPL (2024), Dhoni passed on the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. However, the Maharashtra batter had to exit the 2025 season midway due to injury. However, honi retirement has not been official and in a twist of fate prompted the legendary captain MSD to make one more return to the helm. 

MS Dhoni Captaincy Record VS other Team — since 2008

MS Dhoni has been the captain of the Chennai super King since 2008 and with the start of IPL his captaincy record against other teams has been very mesmerizing. Given below tables will show you the  MS Dhoni Captaincy Record VS other Team — since 2008

Dhoni Retirement From IPL Buzz: What the Rumors Say

Recently there was a lot of buzz among the people saying that this is the last time Dhoni is playing an IPL match. This assumption started when Dhoni recently arrived at the Chennai airport just before the start of the IPL 2025 game. He arrived for a team meeting in Chennai, while he was wearing a black t-shirt written ‘one last time’ in a Morse Code. Some fans linked the fashion print with the Morse Code showing ‘one last time’ means Dhoni is playing his last IPL season. And after this season MS Dhoni retirement is confirmed. However, MSD replied to these rumors in a calm and composed manner.  He said to a media person “ Even if I am in a wheelchair, CSK people will drag me to the season.”

CSK vs PBKS — Dhoni retirement Hints?

In the recent match with PBKS on 30th April 2025 during the toss, Dhoni was interviewed by the anchor Danny Morrison. And Mr. Morrison asked the Question to Dhoni about “what is his future plan?”, “Will he come back to play IPL season 2026?”,” Will he retire in 2025?” To all Dhoni retirement questions, he replied “I don’t know I am coming for the next game…. But at the time I am 43 and at the end of the game, I will be 44… I will have another 10 months to think whether I should come back or not.”

Conclusion 

At last we would like to tell you that Dhoni retirement from IPL remains uncertain, despite growing speculation and hints. At 43, he continues to lead CSK with unmatched experience and spirit. While fans interpret subtle cues as signs of his final season, Dhoni himself remains undecided. Whether 2025 is his last IPL or not, his legacy as a leader and icon is already firmly etched in cricket history.

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