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News India Live, Digital Desk: IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are recently undergoing its worst season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and this season the most eyes are on his prestigious captain and Finisher MS Dhoni. The 43 -year -old former Indian captain is in the news after a consecutive disappointing performance of the IPL and the shocking defeat of Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium. When fans and experts are arguing on Dhoni’s future, the question is whether the time has come for this experienced player to leave?
MS Dhoni The magnificent career of the clutch is defined by Finnish, fast leadership and extraordinary wicket-keeping. Although there are indications of a decline in the recent IPL season, the 2025 has proved to be particularly challenging for the CSK captain. After taking over the captaincy in the middle season due to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, Dhoni could not reach the team for the second consecutive year, making CSK potentially to the lowest place.
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikanth openly expressed his opinion on his YouTube channel. He clearly stated that Dhoni’s time in IPL is going to end. Srikanth said, “Dhoni’s age is increasing, you cannot expect much from him. If you are not able to perform, then say and leave.” He highlighted the inability of the former captain’s declining fitness, reflexes and inability to dominate spinners as before.
Experts urged Dhoni to consider his retirement
Former Indian all -rounder and coach Sanjay Bangar reiterated similar feelings in an interview with ESPN Cricinfo. He emphasized the brutal physical burden of competitive cricket, especially for a player in the fortyly. “At the age of 43, it is very difficult to play in that competitive environment,” Bangar said, seeing that local cricket also demands more than many people at that age.
Bangar advised Dhoni to prioritize mental peace and heritage instead of pulling the difficult phase longer. “If I were MS Dhoni, I would say that it is enough. I played what I wanted, supported the franchise and now the time has come to move forward.” His comments gave rise to widespread discussion on leadership changes in CSK, which insisted that the change may be difficult, but it is unavoidable for the team’s long -term success.
Important moments of Rajasthan Royals defeat
The recent match against Rajasthan Royals was a symbol of CSK’s troubles. Despite Dhoni’s milestone – despite becoming the fourth Indian batsman to hit 350 sixes in T20 cricket – the experienced player looked more symbolic than winning the power hitting match. He scored 16 off 17 balls before Tushar Deshpande was dismissed for a great catch.
With this dismissal, an increasing concern came to light: Dhoni’s undisputed dominance on spinners is over. While at one time he easily crossed the boundary, now the spinners constantly keep them tied, reduce their effects and put additional pressure on the struggling top order.
What does this mean for the future of CSK?
CSK’s IPL 2025 campaign, marked by incompatibility and injuries, can prove to be a major turn for franchise. Not being able to have a playoff qualification for two consecutive years is unprecedented for a team that has been a model of continuity for more than a decade. The question of Dhoni’s role – be it captain, wicketkeeper or finisher – has become unavoidable.
Although Dhoni’s leadership and cricket’s mind is invaluable, the team may need to adopt new talent and new leadership for reconstruction. The adjacent end of the season gives CSK a chance to contemplate, re -organized and strategize for a strong return in 2026.