Chennai. The IPL 2026 season was very emotional for the fans of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On one hand, the team was almost out of the race for the playoffs, while on the other hand, MS Dhoni was not seen on the field for the entire season due to injury. However, Dhoni definitely came on the field during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chepauk. He spent time with the players for team photos and later went around the field greeting the fans. This moment left thousands of supporters present in the stadium emotional.
During this time, Dhoni also met his old teammate and close friend Suresh Raina, who was commentating in the match. Together, both the players had won four IPL titles for Chennai Super Kings and their pair is considered the identity of the franchise.
Raina told about his special conversation with Dhoni
During a conversation on Star Sports, Suresh Raina revealed that he had talked to Dhoni about playing next season. Raina said, ‘I told him- You have given a missed call to IPL 2026, it will not be counted. You will have to come back next year. On this he said- My body has become a little weak.
Raina further said, ‘I told him that we are not going to accept this, you will have to play next year. But ultimately it is their personal decision. I think he is thinking positive and the team is also preparing well again. This answer of Dhoni made crores of CSK fans emotional. Many fans wrote on social media that it is very difficult to imagine IPL without Mahi.
Dhoni did not play the entire season
44-year-old Dhoni was retained by CSK this season under the ‘uncapped player’ rule. It was expected that along with preparing the young players, he would also come on the field when needed. But due to injury he could not play a single match in the entire season. Neither did he bat nor wear wicket-keeping gloves. Despite this, his association with the team continued. His presence in the dressing room remained a source of inspiration for the young players.
Fleming said- Dhoni’s influence is still huge
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming also reacted on Dhoni’s future. He said, ‘This decision has to be taken by the management. There is a lot of talk on this issue. MS has been with the team this entire year, which has been very important for the young players. He didn’t play on the field, but his impact on the team is still huge. Fleming further said, ‘We have given opportunity to some new players this season, who can become the new identity of CSK in the future. But in the end we are judged by the results. What will be Dhoni’s future will be decided by the management.
Will Thala be seen in IPL 2027?
At present no one has the answer to whether Dhoni will play next season or not. But seeing his arrival on the field in Chepauk and the love of the fans, it is clear that CSK supporters still want to see their ‘Thala’ in the yellow jersey. Now all eyes are on whether Dhoni will take the field for the last time in IPL 2027 or whether this was his last emotional journey in Chepauk.
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