by India Today Sports DeskFormer India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that four-time IPL-winning captain MS Dhoni has given enough indications that this will be his last season as a player. Despite widespread speculation about his retirement, Dhoni has remained tight-lipped about his plans.
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When Danny Morrison mentioned his ‘farewell’ season, Dhoni replied by saying that he was only saying that the New Zealander was his farewell season, not his, which meant he could play for another year . MS Dhoni’s former India and CSK teammate Suresh Raina also said that Dhoni informed him that he would play one more season. Dhoni, on the other hand, has been hampered by a knee injury scare in IPL 2023, which has raised concerns.
Dhoni gave a special lap of honor to Kolkata Knight Riders during his team’s defeat at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. He expressed his gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support over the years and even shook hands with the security personnel.
The gesture could be interpreted as an indication of his retirement plans, although CSK’s progress in the playoffs remains uncertain. During IPL 2023, CSK skipper MS Dhoni has indicated that the current season will be his last but he left his die-hard fans stunned when, during the toss for CSK vs LSG, he told commentator Danny Morrison that he has not decided Whether IPL 2023 will be his last season or not.
Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif said, “I think MSD has given enough hints that this is his last IPL. He is keeping the world guessing and that has been his nature. But what I have come to know is that Dhoni Will not play IPL next year.” Cricket Live.
Dhoni also had fun with the fans, hitting a few balls with his racquet into the crowd and tossing a few jerseys towards them. He also gave autographs of the police officers present there. Fans went crazy when they saw their favorite player lead the team out of the stadium after the game, and even batting legend Sunil Gavaskar approached Dhoni for an autograph.
Speaking about the surreal moment of MSD signing Gavaskar’s shirt, Kaif said on Cricket Live, “We have never seen Sunny sir taking autographs from any other cricketer. Sunil Gavaskar got autographs on his shirt from the great like Dhoni. Taking it says the greatness of MS Dhoni.”