MS Dhoni Wants to Play Till 60: Chat Got Viral With Sivakarthikeyan
MS Dhoni's latest news update: Legendary Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has once again sparked excitement among Chennai Super Kings fans by joking about his continued involvement in the IPL until he turns 60.
He said this while sharing a light-hearted moment at Chepauk. It all happened when the CSK star, 44, responded to a playful request from actor Sivakarthikeyan, who wanted him to play for years to come. His response drew loud cheers.
Actor Sivakarthikeyan Urges MS Dhoni To Play For CSK
The light moment between cricketer MS Dhoni and South Indian star Sivakarthikeyan happened when both shared the stage with the IPL 2026 squad. It is when the actor spoke about the journey as a fan of the team and the cricket star.
He requested Dhoni to drop his retirement and continue wearing the CSK yellow jersey. Dhoni responded to his request with a witty yet meaningful reply.
During the interaction, Dhoni also mentioned that he finds it challenging to stay fit at his age. But he did raise hopes among CSK fans.
His remark got a roaring response from the Chepauk crowd. The video of the exchange between the actor and the cricketer soon went viral on social media.
Dhoni Remains an Iconic Figure of the League
MS Dhoni news: Dhoni, who is about to play his 19th IPL season, has always been an iconic figure in the league.
He has remained central to CSK’s journey with 278 matches and 5439 runs. This has resulted in CSK claiming five IPL titles before stepping down as captain ahead of the 2024 season.
Even though he did make a brief return to lead the side last year following Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury, the team is now moving towards new leadership.
Dhoni's Retirement from IPL 2026: Will It Be His Last Season in IPL 2026?
There is still an uncertainty around MS Dhoni’s future, mainly within the CSK team. While CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has ensured the availability of the star cricketer in the IPL 2026 season, his actual role may vary and is managed by the team.
Over the last few seasons, Dhoni’s on-field tasks have been lessened. Since the captaincy was switched to Gaikwad, he has mostly performed as a finisher, often arriving late to boost scoring in the final overs.
However, the impact substitute rule has trimmed his involvement, allowing him to play when needed.
At the same time, there is a hint of a transition phase in CSK’s squad composition. With young players like Sanju Samson, now even wicketkeeping tasks will be shared and passed on.
Despite that, Dhoni’s presence still remains irreplaceable, mainly after CSK finished last in the IPL 2025 season.
As the franchise seems to be restructured under Gailkwad, IPL 2026 will showcase both new faces and potential farewells for iconic players in the tournament’s history.
MS Dhoni's Retirement Date
MS Dhoni had announced his retirement date on 15th August 2020. He cleared about his decision via an Instagram post at 7:29 PM. However, he has not officially declared retirement from the IPL yet. Dhoni still plays for CSK.
MS Dhoni's Trophies
International Trophies
- T20 World Cup – 2007
- ODI World Cup – 2011
- Champions Trophy – 2013
IPL Titles (CSK)
- 2010
- 2011
- 2018
- 2021
- 2023
Other Titles
- Champions League T20 – 2010, 2014
- Asia Cup – 2010 (ODI), 2016 (T20)
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