IPL 2025: MS Dhoni drops cryptic update on his future in cash-rich league after CSK's win against KKR

Following CSK's victory against KKR in a match of the ongoing IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Wednesday night, MS Dhoni has dropped a cryptic update indicating about his future in the cash-rich league.

The veteran wicketkeeper-batsman has dropped his clearest hint yet that the end to his IPL career may be is near.  

Speaking after CSK's fighting win against KKR, Dhoni said that he would take a call on his IPL future only after pushing himself for another '6–8 months' to assess whether he could physically cope with the rigours of the league.

"There is no escaping the fact that I am in the last phase of my career. After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure. Nothing to decide now but the love and affection I have seen is excellent," said Dhoni after the match.

Notably, 43-year-old Dhoni underwent knee surgery last year and has been carefully managing his game time in IPL 2025.

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Though CSK became the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs race of IPL 2025, Dhoni’s appearance has seen fans turn out in huge numbers. There was significant support for Dhoni and CSK during the match against Eden Gardens. There was even speculation that Dhoni might announce his retirement after the game.

"That is the love and affection I have gotten throughout. Not to forget I am 43. I have played a long time. A lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time, so they want to come and see me play," Dhoni added.