At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday, the loudest cheer of the evening was not for a wicket or a six. It was for MS Dhoni simply walking onto the field for the team photograph.
Though Dhoni has not played a single match this season, the moment he appeared, the stadium erupted. Such is the emotional connect the former India captain continues to have with CSK fans.
What added intrigue was a light-hearted exchange with his close friend and former teammate Suresh Raina. Seeing Dhoni on the field, Raina urged him to play next season as well. Dhoni’s reply was brief: “My body is weak.” That one line has sparked speculation. Was it an honest assessment of fitness, or a subtle hint at retirement from Dhoni?
Keeps everyone guessing
With Dhoni, nobody really knows. He has always kept even teammates and team management guessing about his decisions till the very last moment. His retirement from Test cricket, his exit from international cricket — both came without warning.
The franchise owners continue to hold him in the highest regard and would be more than happy to retain him in any capacity. His presence alone carries enormous influence in the dressing room.
At the same time, his growing proximity to the Ambani family has also been noticed closely in cricket circles, leading to even more curiosity about what role he may choose in the future. But predicting Dhoni has never been easy. With him, anything can happen.
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