Suresh Raina, a long-time teammate and friend of MS Dhoni, has delivered exciting news for fans of the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain. Despite speculation surrounding Dhoni’s retirement, Raina has confirmed that Dhoni will indeed grace the Indian Premier League (IPL) stage for yet another season in IPL 2025. This revelation comes amidst ongoing IPL 2024, where Dhoni, having relinquished captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad, was believed to be participating in his final season.
Raina’s affirmation of Dhoni’s continued presence in the IPL came during an interaction with IPL’s digital sponsor, where he confidently responded, “Khelengay” (will play without a doubt), dispelling any doubts about Dhoni’s future in the league. Joining Raina in expressing confidence about Dhoni’s extended tenure was RP Singh, another former teammate, who remarked, “It doesn’t seem like this will be his last season.”
Despite his reduced role as a finisher this season, Dhoni has made significant contributions with the bat. Having faced only 25 balls, he has accumulated 59 runs, with a notable unbeaten innings of 37* against Delhi Capitals at Visakhapatnam. In a recent showdown against the Mumbai Indians, Dhoni’s prowess was on full display as he guided CSK to victory with a crucial unbeaten knock of 20*, punctuated by three consecutive sixes in the final over.
With Dhoni’s unwavering commitment and match-winning abilities evident, his decision to extend his IPL journey brings joy to fans worldwide. As anticipation builds for IPL 2025, Dhoni’s presence promises to continue lighting up the cricketing arena with his trademark leadership and batting brilliance.
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