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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a forgettable Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 session. Subsequently, several fans and experts predicted that MS Dhoni may announce his retirement from the cash-rich league. However, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has not so far given any indication about his IPL retirement.
Meanwhile, former Australia captain Michael Clarke believes that Dhoni is the 'face' of CSK and it is important that he returns for the next season.
The former Australia great also predicted the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the league.
"I think MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in next year's IPL. MS Dhoni is massive. Every time Chennai plays, even in away games, there are more Chennai fans than any other fan. Sponsors, they are there because of MS Dhoni. The fans, they are there because of MS Dhoni," said Clarke.
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"He is the king of that franchise. They want him to keep playing and I don't think people realise the impact. When he decides to retire, it will be a huge loss to the franchise," he added.
Notably, Virat Kohli lifted the IPL title earlier this week with RCB, Rohit Sharma also smashed four fifties in the campaign as MI qualified for playoffs.
