Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni is reportedly playing the last season of his IPL 2023. Ahead of the season, one of the CSK officials reportedly said that he might retire from the league.
“We believe it will be his last as he wants to say goodbye at his favourite stadium. In any case, we should have clarity by the start of IPL,” a CSK official told InsideSport.
“MS hasn’t informed us about his decision. And of course, there is no pressure on him to take a call anytime soon. He is our leader and he will only do what’s best for the team. As far as the management is concerned, MS has full backing on whether he wants to continue beyond this season,” the CSK official said.
It’s the last phase of my career: MS Dhoni
Meanwhile, the four-time winners have registered the hat trick of wins in the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting first, the 2016 winners, SRH only managed 134/7 after being at 71/1. In reply, the home team chased down the target, winning the game by seven wickets.
Meanwhile, after the game, Dhoni hinted about his retirement after the ongoing season. Apparently, this is not the first time he has hinted at the same a few seasons ago. The right-hander had expressed his desire to play in front of the Chennai crowd before hanging his boots. In the ongoing season, teams have gotten the chase the play in their home ground, including CSK.
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.
This is how Twitter reacted
in today's post match presentation
best striker of the match – Harry brook for scoring 19 in 13 balls
longest six – Rahul tripathi with 74M— Chirag kudu ?? (@chirag_kudu) April 21, 2023
Just had a mini heart attack after hearing this, Nahh don't retire soon MS??
— SaiNath (@SainnathR) April 21, 2023
No mahi… I can't Move on… Please ?? pic.twitter.com/TuTkn5WpaO
— MAHI ? (@msdian_kuldeep) April 21, 2023
MS Dhoni's post match conversations Always put smile in my face
— Somnath Saha (@Somnath98558066) April 21, 2023
Fans post his retirement look like ???? pic.twitter.com/h8CjFWQswR
— jetha hi?ler ? (@sterns_haschen) April 21, 2023
Don't retire Dhoni please??? pic.twitter.com/VYtqhuHoM2
— DhoniFanRoshan ? (@ItsRoshan124) April 21, 2023
Absolutely! MS Dhoni's post-match presentations are always filled with valuable insights and knowledge. His leadership and composure on and off the field are truly inspiring. A documentary on his career would be a great way to honor his contributions to the sport of cricket ?
— Shubham Saket (@TheShubhamSaket) April 21, 2023
especially the ones with harsha bhogle ??
— ?????? (@a_gaurav19) April 21, 2023
So last match in chennai
Ya in ahmedabad if csk reaches final?????????— taha abbas ? (@tahaabb62883980) April 21, 2023
If this is MS Dhoni's last ipl ? then I want him to get his last trophy?
I want him to end on high note ?
Please csk make this happen ??— Ekansh Sharma (@Ekansh_Sharma21) April 21, 2023