IPL: MS Dhoni teases fans about his CSK future - will the legend return for 2026 season?
MS Dhoni has once again dropped a massive hint about his future with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and his potential availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Dhoni, who turned 44 last month, has led CSK to five IPL titles.
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'Me and CSK — we are together. Even for the next 15–20 years,' Dhoni said at an event in Chennai, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
'I hope they don't think I'll be playing for another 15–20 years,' he added with a smile.
'It's not about one year or two years. I will always be seen in a yellow jersey. Whether I'll be playing or not, you'll know in a while. But yeah, you know it yourself,' he further said, keeping fans guessing.
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Earlier this year, Dhoni had remarked that playing in the IPL is the next best thing to representing the Indian team.
'It's a very good feeling, and I've always said it's a big thank-you from the fans. That's what I believe—for whatever years I keep playing, it's their way of saying, 'Thank you very much for everything you've done.' And it's amazing.
"Especially when you play a sport, what you want is the appreciation of the fans.
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And when it comes to cricket, India is the place to play,' Dhoni said in an interview with Star Sports.
'Being part of the Indian cricket team is one of the biggest things. I'm not playing international cricket anymore, so IPL is the next best thing.
"I don't get goosebumps, but it's a special kind of feeling—every time you walk in, everyone's excited. They're waiting for you. They want you to do well.
"Even when you're playing against the team they support, they still want you to perform, contribute—whatever it may be. So yeah, it's an amazing feeling,' he added.
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