MS Dhoni To Retire Today? Parents' Presence In CSK vs DC IPL 2025 Game Sparks Rumours On Internet

MS Dhoni's parents Pan Singh Dhoni and Devaki Devi were in attendance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. In fact, it was the first time Dhoni's parents dropped in to watch an IPL game here since their son's association with CSK began in 2008. Dhoni's wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva too were in attendance, though they often attend IPL matches at Chennai. Ahead of the match, there were rumours that MS Dhoni was going to lead the CSK side with doubts over Ruturaj Gaikwad's fitness status. However, Gaikwad is leading the side. 

The presence of Dhoni's parents had rumour mills running over time. with many wondering if he was going to retire today.  

Happy retirement Thala

Is it a last match for him

The end of an era?

If retirement is loading shud be as last season… not last match

There were talks about Dhoni leading the CSK if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad did not recover in time from a blow on his unprotected elbow against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati last Sunday.

However, Gaikwad strolling out for the toss ruled out any such nostalgic trip back to some glory days.

Gaikwad said at the toss: "My elbow is good, eager to go." Hence, Dhoni just did his regular duty of wicketkeeping and he could be seen in action again possibly when the Chennai outfit comes out for the chase.

There have been a lot talk surrounding the 43-year-old Dhoni's future in the IPL, and him coming down at No. 9 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was not a well-received move.

However, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said it was up to Dhoni to take the call on his batting slot.

"It's a time thing - MS judges it. His knees aren't what they used to be. He's moving OK, but there's still an attrition aspect to it. He can't bat 10 overs running full