Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni once again hinted at his retirement from IPL after the ongoing season. Ahead of the season, it was reported that he might retire from the league after the 2023 season. He is only playing in the cash-rich league since his retirement from international cricket in 2020. From then till now, the team finished second last twice (2020 and 2022) and lifted the title once (2021).
In the ongoing season, they are on the top of the points table for the first time since 2021. They have won five games out of seven. Meanwhile, after his side, CSK thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders by 49 runs. While the MS Dhoni-led side got immense support from the crowd, Dhoni also hinted at his retirement from the game in the post-match presentation.
“Thanks for the support and they [crowd] came in big numbers. Whenever there’s a next KKR game, they will come supporting them.
“thanks alot to the Eden Gardens crowd. They came to give me a farewell,” Dhoni said in the post-match presentation.
It’s the last phase of my career: MS Dhoni
Meanwhile, this is not the first time MSD has hinted at his retirement. After the home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the right-hander said that he is enjoying the last phase of his career
“All said and done, it’s the last phase of my career, however long I play [On the roar and crowd support]. After two years, the fans have had the opportunity to come here and watch, feels good to be here. Crowd has given us a lot of love and affection. Not getting enough chances to bat, but no complaints,” the former India skipper after the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
While there is no confirmation of Dhoni’s retirement, the fans are already saddened by his recent statements. They are not yet ready to watch the game without the Ranchi-born player
This is how Twitter reacted
So our hero will finally gonna take retirement after this IPL. Dhoni had been a emotion for all cricket fans and will remain forever. You had given us a lot to celebrate and cheer.
Legend @msdhoni .??? pic.twitter.com/x4oPFBidLK
— ????????!??_?? (@bholination) April 23, 2023
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— Rahman Sheikh IRTS (@rahmanology) April 23, 2023
Farewell? Aise na bolo yaar ?
— Naveen (@_naveenish) April 23, 2023
MSD Last IPL Confirmed..
— Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) April 23, 2023
Means 2023 IPL Is His Last IPL ?
— Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) April 23, 2023
MS Dhoni retirement?? No plzz don't
— Sultan Khan (@MainHoonSultan7) April 23, 2023
— aman kharbas (@aman_kharbas) April 24, 2023
Noooooooooo ???
— Sumit (@sumitsaurabh) April 23, 2023
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) April 23, 2023
MS Dhoni thanking Eden gardens crowd for giving him a farewell is the saddest thing all of us fans have heard. We knew this time had to come but hopefully not this year ?
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) April 23, 2023
