New Delhi: A fan favorite MS Dhoni It’s no secret. There were cheers, noises, shouts and shouts of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” These are inevitable every time he appears – and that’s no exception when he takes the stage. Apart from the excitement, fans also want to see the 44-year-old in every IPL season.Once the tournament started, one question was on everyone’s mind: Will Dhoni retire after IPL 2026? The former captain, who led the Chennai Super Kings to five titles, gave a subtle hint.
Host of the event Sivakarthikeyan asked: “Are you planning to retire? But you said ‘absolutely not’. And you get the same answer every year. You can play till you are 60.”Dhoni smiled and replied: “It’s very difficult”.Sivakarthikeyan added: “I think with your fitness, it’s easy”.“It’s very difficult. It’s going down, not up. But I will try,” Dhoni said.Dhoni’s reply of “I will try” was met with thunderous applause and the crowd erupted in excitement.“We have the answer,” said an elated Sivakarthikeyan.Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL titles – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023.CSK will begin their IPL 2026 season on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals at the Balsapara Cricket Stadium.
