Chennai Super Kings, once the strongest force in the history of the Indian Premier League, are pretty much out of IPL 2025. Auction blunders, injury to their captain, the waning force that is MS Dhoni, along with a truckload of other factors, have led to their dismal show this year. Mathematically, they may still be in contention to qualify for the Playoffs – all teams always are – but CSK’s chances this season are pretty much shut. Dhoni has already hinted that the team should focus on next season, when he hopes to ‘get a secured XI next year and come back strong’.
Should MS Dhoni play one more season for CSK? Adam Gilchrist doesn’t think so(PTI)
Should MS Dhoni play one more season for CSK? Adam Gilchrist doesn’t think so(PTI)
Having said that, legendary wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist reckons that while that should be the case, he doesn’t see Dhoni being part of the XI next year. As much as it pained him to admit, Gilchrist firmly believes Dhoni should say farewell to the IPL and let the future take over. Dhoni taking over as captain hasn’t had any effect on CSK. In fact, their fortunes have only swindled further, having not won a single game since. With two wins from 9 matches, CSK could be on their way to finishing with the wooden spoon, and to ensure it doesn’t happen, Gilchrist says Dhoni must go.
“The big one, MS Dhoni. He has nothing more to prove to anyone in the game. He has achieved everything that there is. MS… well, he’ll know what he wants to do, but I’m saying, for the future – it’s going to cost me this, I know – but he perhaps doesn’t need to be there next year. I love you, MS. You are a champion, an icon,” Gilchrist said on Cricbuzz.
