Legendary skipper, MS Dhoni, addressed the hypothesis round his retirement plans following Chennai Tremendous Kings’ (CSK) slim two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. After a disappointing marketing campaign, this victory recorded CSK’s third win of the 2025 season.
Regardless of the win in Kolkata, CSK is sitting at a bottom-of-the-table end for the primary time in its historical past. Regardless of Dhoni returning to steer the facet after common skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was dominated out mid-season, the facet could not see a change in fortune. In opposition to KKR, the Ranchi-born stayed unbeaten on 17 off 18 balls, and helped his group efficiently chase down 180 making it their highest chase since 2019. After the sport, Dhoni shared his ideas on retirement. Whereas not making an official announcement, the veteran hinted that he would possibly come to play within the subsequent season.
“That is the love and affection I’ve acquired all through, to not overlook, I am 43 and I’ve performed for a very long time. They do not know when will probably be my final 12 months, it’s a reality I play solely 2 months a 12 months. This IPL will get over, then I’ve to work for the following 6–8 months to see if my physique is ready to take this type of stress. (on his retirement plans) Nothing to determine as of now, however the love and affection I get in every single place is great, he mentioned on the post-match interview.
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The victory over KKR was achieved by means of a collective group effort. Noor Ahmad’s four-wicket haul restricted KKR to 179. Dewald Brevis then acquired his facet again within the contest along with his 52 off 25 balls, together with Shivam Dube’s 45 and Dhoni’s unbeaten knock.
Though CSK is already out of playoff competition, the win spoiled KKR’s title defence and gave Chennai one thing to have fun. With two extra video games to go, together with a farewell residence match in Chennai, the five-time champions might be hoping to finish on a excessive.
“Now we have received a couple of? (Smiles) It’s only the third recreation we gave received. It’s good to be on the profitable facet. Fairly a couple of issues haven’t gone our manner. What’s essential is to be sensible. Determine what has gone unsuitable. Now we have 25 gamers who can fill and I used to be specializing in that. We wish solutions for the following 12 months, which batter can slot in the place and which bowler can bowl the place in response to the circumstances. Hardly anybody was scoring runs, sure you’ll get out typically however you again your self and play the photographs you’re feeling you are able to do. These are the gamers who’re a part of the squad now, you might even see them within the nets, within the apply video games, give them an opportunity and see how they react. You do not have a look at the cricketing facet or the method however their psychological energy and recreation consciousness. If he can work out what the bowler is doing, what’s his bluff ball, he’ll do effectively,” he added.
“(On the discuss with Dube) You need to hold their spinners out of the sport, because of Brevis, he gave us that luxurious, do not give wickets to Sunil and Varun, then we’ll see. This isn’t a giant floor, I mentioned take it barely to the tip, to not overlook, I used to be the final batter, that was the considering. He performed calculated photographs and he hit two sixes and that brings the speed down,” Dhoni concluded.
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