New Delhi: Love for fans. MS Dhoni There is no secret. “Dhoni! Dhoni!” Chants, noises, noises, and chants are inevitable whenever he appears – and it was no different when he walked on stage. Apart from the excitement, fans keep hoping to see the 44-year-old feature every IPL season.As the event began, one question was on everyone’s mind: Will Dhoni retire after IPL 2026? The former five-title Chennai Super Kings captain gave a subtle hint.
Hosting the event, Sivakarthikeyan asked: “Are you going to retire? But you said “definitely not.” And expect the same answer every year. You can play until you’re 60.”Dhoni replied with a smile: “It’s very difficult”.Sivakarthikeyan added: “With your fitness, I think it’s easy”.“It is very difficult. It is on the way down, not on the way up. But I will try,” Dhoni said.Dhoni’s reply of “I will try” was met with thunderous applause, while the crowd erupted into cheers.Then an excited Sivakarthikeyan said, “We’ve got the answer.”Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL titles – 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 30 against Rajasthan Royals at the Barspara Cricket Stadium.
