MS Dhoni has not but confirmed whether or not he’ll take part within the 2026 version of the IPL event. Since retiring from worldwide cricket, Dhoni’s routine has concerned enjoying for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the IPL, adopted by taking prolonged breaks to recuperate from a persistent knee damage. He then assesses his health, makes choices in session with the franchise, and returns to Chennai a few month earlier than the IPL season begins for preparatory coaching.
A shocking picture surfaced on social media this Tuesday exhibiting the previous Chennai captain sporting a Mumbai Indians (MI) jersey whereas posing with teammates after an off-the-cuff soccer sport. Dhoni was seen sporting a sleeveless MI prime, which led to widespread astonishment and hypothesis amongst followers. Many interpreted the picture as a sign that Dhoni may be ending his 18-year affiliation with CSK to hitch their rivals. This sparked a powerful response from some CSK supporters, who demanded a commerce involving Rohit Sharma as a response.
CSK Colours
Earlier, when requested in Might if followers might count on to see him in CSK colours for IPL 2026, Dhoni saved the uncertainty alive. He mentioned, “It relies upon. Once more, I might say the identical factor: I’ve four-five months to determine, there is no hurry to determine what must be executed,” after Chennai’s final league sport in opposition to the Gujarat Titans. The staff completed on the backside of the league standings for the primary time in 16 seasons, successful solely 4 out of 14 video games and turning into the primary facet eradicated from the playoffs race.
Dhoni defined the bodily calls for {of professional} cricket at his stage, saying, “Yearly, it is 15% extra effort to maintain the physique match – to not overlook that is top-level cricket. It is skilled cricket – it’s important to be at your greatest – and it isn’t all the time efficiency that you would be able to depend, as a result of if cricketers begin retiring due to efficiency then just a few of them will retire after they’re 22.”
Emphasised significance of ardour
He emphasised the significance of ardour, health, and contribution to the staff, stating, “What’s essential to see is how a lot starvation you’ve got, what sort of health you’ve got, and the way a lot you possibly can contribute to the staff, and whether or not the staff wants you or not. So I’ve sufficient time. I’ll return to Ranchi – have not been house for a very long time – take pleasure in just a few bike rides, [take a] couple of months after which determine.”
Concluding, Dhoni mentioned, “I am not saying I am executed, I am not saying I am coming again. As I mentioned, I’ve the posh of time. When you’ve got the posh then why not give it some thought after which determine.