On MS Dhoni Retirement Subject, Irfan Pathan's Tweet Is All Of Us

24.05.2023 - 03:09 sports.ndtv.com

The MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings played a perfect team game to defeat the Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans and become the first team to enter the IPL 2023 final.

It was an emotional moment for CSK fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as their team played its last home match of the season.

The final will be played in Ahmedabad. With each passing game, the speculations are on the rise on whether this is MS Dhoni's last IPL or not.

The 41-year-old is still going strong but reports and several former Indian players have said that Dhoni might not be playing anymore.

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MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings held their nerve till the last ball of the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans to clinch the title in style. With four needed off the final delivery, Ravindra Jadeja hit a boundary to take CSK over the line. With the win, CSK clinched a record-equalling fifth IPL title. Chasing 171 in 15 overs (target revised after rain interrupted the match), CSK were 149/4 in 12.4 overs when Dhoni came in to bat. However, the CSK captain fell for 0 as CSK were reduced to 149/5 in 12.5 overs. However, Shivam Dube and Jadeja ensured that there are no further hiccups for CSK.

"He Called Me And Jaddu...": Ambati Rayudu On MS Dhoni's Grand Trophy Gesture

One of the most loved cricketers all across the globe, MS Dhoni didn't just win the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with the Chennai Super Kings, but also several hearts with his grand gesture in the final. As the Super Kings completed a 5-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the final, Dhoni got Ambati Rayudu and Ravindra Jadeja to lift the trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Dhoni's grand gesture made the fans bow down to his humility. In a chat with NDTV, Rayudu has opened up on the gesture from the CSK skipper.

Watch: MS Dhoni Goes For A Solo Walk In Stadium, Thanking Fans For Their Support

A true legend of the game, MS Dhoni had fans following him no matter which venue he played at during the Indian Premier League (IPL). After the final on Sunday was washed out, some fans even went to the extreme of sleeping at the railway station in order to be available for the rescheduled final on Monday. As Chennai Super Kings won the title by defeating Gujarat Titans in the decider, Dhoni decided to hold on the retirement decision, as a gift for his fans. After the game, he even went on a solo walk to thank people for their support.

"Might Have Got Out First Ball But...": India Great On MS Dhoni's Duck In IPL Final

Chennai Super Kings engraved their name in the history of IPL after they defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to lift their fifth title on Sunday. Chasing a revised target of 171 in 15 overs due to the DLS method, CSK clinched the victory on the very last ball as all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja smashed a boundary to take his side across the line. However, one thing during the summit clash which left the fans utterly disappointed was the golden duck dismissal of MS Dhoni. Almost every cricket fan wanted to witness Dhoni's iconic helicopter shot but their hopes were crushed by Mohit Sharma, who removed the CSK skipper on the very first delivery.

What Makes MS Dhoni's "0.1 Second" Stumping 'Most Brilliant Of Them All', Sanjay Manjrekar Explains

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar was in awe of MS Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings pulled off a brilliant stumping to dismiss Gujarat Titans star Shubman Gill during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Gill missed a straight delivery from Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni finished the dismissal with a reaction time of around 0.1 seconds. Manjrekar was all praise as he hailed it as Dhoni's best ever stumping.

"With Him, I Will Never Win Fair Play Award": MS Dhoni Trolls CSK Star

As soon as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 ended in a win for Chennai Super Kings, fans' heartbeat increased with the prospect of MS Dhoni making the big announcement over his future. The 'Thala' decided that he will not bid goodbye to the game yet and will train hard to play another season. In a fun yet emotional chat with Harsha Bhogle after the win over Gujarat Titans in the final, Dhoni also trolled veteran batter Ambati Rayudu, saying he will never win the 'Fairplay award' with him in the same team.