MS Dhoni hints IPL future before December, CSK hopeful for 2027
· Sports · India Today, NDTV Sports, Times of India
MS Dhoni has said he will decide on his IPL future before December, leaving Chennai Super Kings fans awaiting his availability for IPL 2027. The former CSK captain joked that medical tests would determine if he could play another season after missing the entirety of IPL 2026 due to calf issues. Speaking at a healthcare event in Bengaluru, Dhoni quipped that doctors would decide if his body could withstand the rigours of one more IPL season, likening himself to an 'old vintage vehicle'. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed the decision rests with Dhoni, expressing a feeling that the star wicketkeeper will likely return for the yellow franchise.
Why it matters
CSK fans and the franchise face uncertainty ahead of the IPL 2027 auction and squad planning, as Dhoni's availability will directly shape the team's composition and title defence prospects after his injury-plagued 2026 season.
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