New Delhi . Fans may have to wait now to know the answer to the question whether Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be seen playing in IPL 2027 or will say goodbye to cricket. Chennai Super Kings' veteran player Dhoni has given important hints regarding his future. He has said that he will assess his fitness before deciding whether to play in the next season. A decision in this regard is likely to be taken before December. However, Dhoni has not officially confirmed playing in IPL 2027 nor has made any final announcement regarding his retirement.
During a healthcare event organized in Bangalore, Dhoni was asked whether he would like to play another season of IPL. He replied to this question in his usual witty style. Dhoni said that he will have to first undergo a fitness test from the doctor. After this, based on the report, it will be decided how strong he is to play another season. He also laughingly said that if he is not in a position to play, the doctors will have to take care of his health so that this old car continues to run on the road. It is clear from his statement that the decision to play in the next season will depend on his physical condition.
Dhoni was out of the entire season of IPL 2026 due to fitness related problems, especially calf problem. His absence was a big blow for the supporters of Chennai Super Kings. Now the eyes of the fans are on his fitness and possible comeback. Dhoni has been one of the most popular players of IPL for a long time and he has a special association with the Chennai team. In such a situation, every statement related to his future becomes a topic of discussion in the cricket world.
The last two seasons of Chennai Super Kings also did not live up to expectations. The team last won the IPL title in 2023 under the captaincy of Dhoni. After this, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team traveled beyond 2024 but did not get the success that was expected. Chennai Super Kings finished at the bottom of the points table in 2025 while the team finished eighth in 2026. After continuous disappointing performance, questions are being raised about the future of the team and the possible role of Dhoni.
Talking about the recent performance of Chennai, Dhoni admitted that the team's performance in the last two years has not been good. At the same time, he also praised the game of Royal Challengers Bangalore. According to Dhoni, it is not as important for a team to appear strong on paper as it is to perform well at the right time on the field. In T20 cricket, the difference between the top teams is very small and the performance of any one match can change the outcome. He said that RCB has played excellent cricket and there should be no hesitation in accepting its achievements.
Dhoni also said that good and bad times keep coming in sports. When a team is not able to perform as per expectations, it should identify its weaknesses and work on them. He also praised the cricket ground of Bangalore. According to him, here the batsmen get a good opportunity to play big shots because the ball can easily cross the boundary. Many times the ball goes for a six even though the shot does not seem completely correct. However, such a ground also creates a challenge for the bowlers. At present, the final decision on Dhoni's IPL future will come only after assessing his fitness and fans will be waiting for his next move before December.