IPL 2026: ‘I will try to play till 60 years’, Dhoni’s big statement in Chepauk; Tremendous enthusiasm among fans

MS Dhoni IPL 2026: MS Dhoni is once again at the center of discussion before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Like every season, this time too the biggest question is – will this be Dhoni’s last IPL? However, no one has a clear answer to this question yet.

Meanwhile, a statement of Dhoni in the fan event of Chennai Super Kings is becoming increasingly viral, which has awakened new hope among the fans.

‘Will play for 60 years’ – Dhoni’s joke or hint?

During the ‘Roar 26’ event organized at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, 44-year-old Dhoni said in a light-hearted manner that he will try to play IPL till the age of 60.

Although he said it in a joking tone, his statement thrilled the thousands of fans present in the stadium.

Dhoni further admitted that maintaining fitness is becoming challenging with age, but he will keep trying his best.

Special connection with fans

Actor Sivakarthikeyan also had a fun conversation with Dhoni in this event. He appealed to Dhoni to ignore the retirement talks and play for a longer time.

To this Dhoni replied smilingly that it is not easy, but he will definitely try. As soon as Dhoni said this, the entire Chepauk stadium echoed with slogans of “Dhoni-Dhoni”.

CSK’s biggest icons

MS Dhoni is the biggest face of Chennai Super Kings. Under his captaincy, CSK has won five IPL titles and he is counted among the most successful captains of the league. Talking about as a player, Dhoni has so far scored more than 5000 runs in 278 matches for CSK and his finishing ability is still considered the biggest strength of the team.

Although in IPL 2024 he left the captaincy and handed over the command of the team to Ruturaj Gaikwad, but his presence on the field is still invaluable for the team.

Eyes on 2026 season

Last season, the performance of Chennai Super Kings was not as expected. In such a situation, the team would like to enter the field with a new beginning in IPL 2026.

Fans hope that Dhoni will once again strengthen the team with his experience and strategy. The team’s first match is to be played against Rajasthan Royals on April 3 in Guwahati, so CSK will be eyeing a winning start.

Dhoni’s statement of ‘playing till 60 years’ may have been made jokingly, but it is clear that his passion for cricket is still intact. After which it will be interesting to see whether IPL 2026 proves to be the last chapter of Dhoni’s career or whether he will gift the fans one more season.