Mahendra Singh Dhoni has given a big hint about his future regarding playing in IPL 2027. The former captain of Chennai Super Kings has said that the decision to play in the next season will be taken before December. His fitness will play an important role in this decision.
Tezzbuzz Desk – There is curiosity among the fans about Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing in IPL 2027. The veteran player of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has indicated that he will decide before December whether to take the field in the next season or not. In such a situation, the situation regarding Dhoni's future may become clear before the IPL 2027 auction.
When asked about his plans to play in the next IPL season, Dhoni replied humorously, but also made it clear that his fitness will be of utmost importance. He said that before December he will have to see how ready he is to play another season.
Dhoni could not play the entire season of IPL 2026 due to fitness related problem. He had a calf problem, due to which he stayed away from the field. In such a situation, his availability in the next season will depend on his physical condition.
Answer can be found before IPL auction
The IPL 2027 auction is reported to be held in Goa in mid-December. Dhoni's decision may also impact the preparations of Chennai Super Kings for the upcoming season. However, no final announcement has been made yet regarding his playing in the next season or his retirement.
Over the years, Dhoni's role in the Chennai Super Kings batting line-up has gradually been limited. He mostly bats in the last overs of the innings and displays his power hitting by scoring fast runs.
Despite this, his record in IPL has been remarkable. According to the available data, Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 278 matches, which includes 24 half-centuries.
Dhoni has given five IPL titles to CSK
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is counted among the most successful captains in IPL history. Under his captaincy, Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles. Apart from this, the team also won two Champions League T20 titles under his leadership.
Now all eyes are on Dhoni's decision before December. Fans want to know whether he will be seen in the yellow jersey for one more season or his IPL journey will end here.