During the Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match toss MS Dhoni made a statement which stunned all fans in attendance. During the toss interview with Danny Morrison MS Dhoni delivered a shocking response about returning to cricket in 2026 that astounded everyone witnessing. The Indian skipper stated that 2026 exists in the distant future. I don’t expect to play again on the field even for the next match. According to widespread belief, Dhoni delivered that statement, which marks his official retirement from IPL competitions.
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During the previous year, MS Dhoni expressed his wish to conclude his career with a game at the Chennai stadium in front of his hometown crowd. The Chennai team faces Rajasthan in their final home fixture of this season. The world widely associates this kind of decision-making with Dhoni.
“I don’t know I’m coming for the next game (laughs). One of the things is the pride factor. Majority of the games you play at home. Home advantage is very important which we haven’t been able to capitalise on. Same team. We’ve been a side where we don’t make a lot of changes. But this season we’ve made a lot of changes. Reason is simple. If most of your players are doing well, then you chop and change 1-2 players. But this season it hasn’t worked for us. It’s also the first season after a fresh auction. So you have something in mind but you have to see where a batter is suited better.” Dhoni said after the toss.
