Will MS Dhoni play next IPL? Former India Captain on CSK’s struggles, RCB’s rise
Dhoni said medical tests will determine whether he can play one more season after missing 2026 with calf issues.
- On Thursday, Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced he will decide before December whether to return for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, with his comeback contingent on passing critical fitness assessments in Bengaluru.
- Dhoni missed the entire 2026 season due to recurring calf issues, forcing him to sit out while Chennai Super Kings failed to make the playoffs. His return now hinges on medical clearance to handle the league's physical demands.
- Ranking seventh in all-time runs with 5,439 across 278 matches, Dhoni has recorded 24 fifties in 242 innings, cementing his status as a Chennai Super Kings legend and IPL institution.
- Comparing himself to an "old vintage vehicle," Dhoni jokingly placed pressure on medical staff, saying "You will have to make sure that you do everything right with me" to keep him match-ready.
- Chennai Super Kings finished eighth in 2026 under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, but Dhoni expressed hope the team can bounce back in 2027 if injuries remain at bay and fit players stay available.
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M.S. Dhoni: You will know before December if I will play IPL 2027
With CSK going for an overhaul ahead of next season, parting ways with long-time coach Stephen Fleming and naming Zaheer Khan as his successor, it remains to be seen what kind of role Dhoni will play next season.
MS Dhoni on IPL Future, Former CSK Captain Says ‘Fitness Will Decide If I Play Another Season’ | 🏆 LatestLY
Addressing the persistent speculation surrounding his playing career, the 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter indicated that a final decision is expected before December. 🏆 MS Dhoni on IPL Future, Former CSK Captain Says ‘Fitness Will Decide If I Play Another Season’.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed a single match in IPL 2026 due to injury. Under MS Dhoni's captaincy, Chennai Super Kings won the IPL title five times. Ruturaj Gaikwad is now leading CSK.
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Times of IndiaWill MS Dhoni play next IPL? Former India Captain on CSK’s struggles, RCB’s rise
MS Dhoni has hinted that his IPL future could become clearer before December, saying fitness tests will help him assess whether he can play another season. Speaking at a healthcare event in Bengaluru, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend jokingly compared himself to an “old vintage vehicle” that needs to be kept running smoothly. Dhoni also acknowledged CSK’s struggles over the past two IPL seasons while praising Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB…
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