Adam Gilchrist urges MS Dhoni to bid adieu to IPL

Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni is leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. There is also no certainty over the fact whether Dhoni will play in IPL 2026 or not.

Meanwhile,  legendary former Australian wicketkeeper batter Adam Gilchrist  doesn't want to see Dhoni being part of the CSI XI in IPL 2026.

According to Gilchrist, Dhoni should say farewell to the IPL and let the future take over.

"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," said Gilchrist  in a recent interaction.

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Notably, Dhoni taking over as captain of CSK hasn't had any effect on the franchise in IPL 2025. In fact, their fortunes have only swindled further, having not won a single game since. With two wins from 9 matches, CSK are on their way to be excluded from IPL 2025 playoff.