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CSK Coach Laughs Off MS Dhoni Retirement Chatter, Drops Major Clue on IPL Future: ‘Are You Seriously Asking Me That?’

CSK coach says Dhoni will decide his IPL 2027 return after the 44-year-old missed every match this season with injury.

  • On Thursday, Chennai Super Kings concluded their 2026 Indian Premier League campaign with an 89-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, officially ending their playoff hopes.
  • MS Dhoni, 44, missed the entire 2026 season due to calf and thumb injuries, marking the first time the veteran did not take the field for CSK, leaving a critical void.
  • Coach Simons admitted the squad struggled with inconsistent fielding despite significant practice, noting that while players like Kartik improved, the team dropped crucial catches throughout the tournament.
  • Gaikwad confirmed the dressing room remains uncertain whether Dhoni will return for IPL 2027, as the veteran has already returned to Ranchi after the season concluded.
  • With 12 points earned this season, the five-time champions face a transition phase as they move beyond the Dhoni era, requiring re-evaluation of team balance for future tournaments.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
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