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Why is MS Dhoni still playing professional cricket?

Just goes to show what a trash bowler pandya has become when a washed up retiree hammers you. International t20.cricket is a different beast. No way should pandya be even near the t20wc squad. But everyone knows he will be selected under the "" all rounder"" quota..
 
I thought he retired from proper cricket a long time ago, let him have a bit of fun in the local park, lease be deserves.
 
The guy has that x factor , give him any team of IPL , he will give best possible output from that team ...
 
MS Dhoni ended up smacking an unbeaten knock of 28 runs off nine deliveries, packed with three fours and two sixes, taking CSK to 176/6 in 20 overs. But it wasn't enough as LSG ended up reaching 180/2 in 19 overs, in their chase of 177 runs.CSK head coach Stephen Fleming speaking after the match:

"It's inspirational, isn't it? His batting this year even in training has been very crisp. The team isn't surprised with what he is doing because his skill level during the pre season was very high. Other years he has obviously had problems with his knee and he is sort of recovering from that which is why there is only a certain amount of balls he can function well."

"I think everyone wants to see him for longer as we do but that amount of time is about right. We need him for the tournament and that 2-3 over cameo he is owning that space. It's up to the rest of the batting unit to get us to a good position where he can push us over the top. He is doing that pretty much every time at the moment which is great to watch."

"What an amazing atmosphere when he comes out and does play and entertain, it's exhilarating. We are incredibly proud of what he has achieved. We marvel at the amount of love that he gets. It's no surprise with what he has done with Indian cricket and with CSK with us. We are incredibly proud that he is a part of our side and is pretty much the heartbeat of the side. We thoroughly enjoy it. We know we are beneficiaries of the career that he has had and is having. We enjoy every minute of it."
 
Even old Wasim Akram can do hit bit in this format given the ultra light weight workload it has. He just has to bowl 2 over spells of 2. This is literally a light weight net session. Only time you will the pinch is when you do the fielding. Otherwise this format will suit all the old guys. It also narrows the quality between players massively. People who have poor fitness, poor batting technique can also get away.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
Even old Wasim Akram can do hit bit in this format given the ultra light weight workload it has. He just has to bowl 2 over spells of 2. This is literally a light weight net session. Only time you will the pinch is when you do the fielding. Otherwise this format will suit all the old guys. It also narrows the quality between players massively. People who have poor fitness, poor batting technique can also get away.
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Everything even up in a long run..If one is great in long run , he is great no two words about it .
 
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Dhoni is Dhoni man. At this point, i feel like he is almost a mythical figure at CSK. So much success over such a sustained period of time. He created so many players and groomed even more. And he can still come in at No. 8 and smash 37 off 16.
 
Harbhajan Singh, who played with MS Dhoni both at the international level and in IPL as a teammate, says the strategy to send the wicketkeeper-batter so late in the innings was hard to understand. He said on his YouTube channel:

“At no. 9 a bowler comes to bat not a player like Dhoni who has the calibre as well as the form to score runs. It was hard to understand what was the strategy behind that decision.”

“MS Dhoni batting at No.9 doesn’t work for CSK, it’s doesn’t help the team’s cause. I know that he is 42, but he is in solid form. He should be taking the responsibility of batting up the order. He should bat for at least 4 to 5 overs. He is batting for the last over or last 2 overs and that doesn’t serve the purpose for CSK for a long term.”
 
FearlessRoar said:
Harbhajan Singh, who played with MS Dhoni both at the international level and in IPL as a teammate, says the strategy to send the wicketkeeper-batter so late in the innings was hard to understand. He said on his YouTube channel:

“At no. 9 a bowler comes to bat not a player like Dhoni who has the calibre as well as the form to score runs. It was hard to understand what was the strategy behind that decision.”

“MS Dhoni batting at No.9 doesn’t work for CSK, it’s doesn’t help the team’s cause. I know that he is 42, but he is in solid form. He should be taking the responsibility of batting up the order. He should bat for at least 4 to 5 overs. He is batting for the last over or last 2 overs and that doesn’t serve the purpose for CSK for a long term.”
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MSD at 9 doesn't make sense, but he is there because he draws crowds in
 
FearlessRoar said:
Harbhajan Singh, who played with MS Dhoni both at the international level and in IPL as a teammate, says the strategy to send the wicketkeeper-batter so late in the innings was hard to understand. He said on his YouTube channel:

“At no. 9 a bowler comes to bat not a player like Dhoni who has the calibre as well as the form to score runs. It was hard to understand what was the strategy behind that decision.”

“MS Dhoni batting at No.9 doesn’t work for CSK, it’s doesn’t help the team’s cause. I know that he is 42, but he is in solid form. He should be taking the responsibility of batting up the order. He should bat for at least 4 to 5 overs. He is batting for the last over or last 2 overs and that doesn’t serve the purpose for CSK for a long term.”
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Doesn't MSD have a knee problem? Reason why he can't run fast
 

MS Dhoni To Retire If CSK Get Knocked Out By RCB In IPL 2024? Faf Du Plessis Says, "People Have Been Talking..."​


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis talked about MS Dhoni's retirement and said people have been talking about the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper's last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the past six years. The Southern derby can't get more exciting since both teams are keeping an eye for a ticket to the playoffs. The Bengaluru-based franchise will take on CSK in their upcoming match of IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

In IPL 2024, Dhoni played 13 matches and 8 innings in which he scored 136 runs at a strike rate of 226.67. In the 17th season of IPL, the 42-year-old hammered 11 fours and 12 sixes.

In a video shared on RCB's official social media handle, Du Plessis said the main conversation is about what they do in their team.

"People have been talking about MS Dhoni retiring for six years, so it doesn't really change. The conversation is about what we do in our team," Du Plessis said.

Talking about RCB's match against CSK in Bengaluru, he added it would be a great occasion to play in front of their home fans even though there will be a lot of yellow fans.

"It'd be a great occasion, honestly, at home, in front of our fans, there will also be a lot of yellow fans but it's gonna be a great occasion. But yeah, we are just nice and calm and relaxed and looking forward to the game," he added.

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MS Dhoni To Retire If CSK Get Knocked Out By RCB In IPL 2024? Faf Du Plessis Says, "People Have Been Talking..." | Cricket News

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis talked about MS Dhoni's retirement ahead of a crucial IPL 2024 match.
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MSD is a phenomenon with him and Jimmy Anderson also retiring that truly is an end of an era! Adios Dhoni

If elite sportsperson athletes are bracketed then it should be

CR7, MSD, Bolt, Hamilton, Undertaker,

This is where Dhoni belongs , greatest cricketer from subcontinent may be yes, though SRT and IK fans will get riled up
 
He should have retired last year but anyway his stint this year was eventful too.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Yep nostalgic fans.
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Honestly, hate people who live in eternal nostalgia. Dhoni should have retired 2 seasons back, he cannot win games on his own now.

I am glad though that CSK got kicked out this year- one of the qualifiers and the finals is in Chennai this year and if CSK had won again, it would have been made harder than ever to ask him to step down.
 
The Bald Eagle said:
Yep nostalgic fans.
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I understand why they did this year. First time MS Dhoni is not captaining CSK. Couple of seasons Jadeja did the captaincy. Half way through he handed back to MSD. This year it was a complete transition. So presence of MSD was needed to guide Ruturaj. They probably were prepared for tournament exit from the beginning. They still would have made last 4 but for injuries to Pathirana, Fiz, Chahar.
 
Kianig89 said:
MSD is a phenomenon with him and Jimmy Anderson also retiring that truly is an end of an era! Adios Dhoni

If elite sportsperson athletes are bracketed then it should be

CR7, MSD, Bolt, Hamilton, Undertaker,

This is where Dhoni belongs , greatest cricketer from subcontinent may be yes, though SRT and IK fans will get riled up
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Outside Bolt, a weird list of number 2s.
 
So was this the last time we saw dhoni playing cricket? Or he has some gas still left in his tanks.

I think it is time for him to call it a day. He has done enough. CSK was a beast under his captaincy and he has won them titles. It is time for him to say goodbye to cricket asa player but he can always stay with this franchise as a mentor or something.
 

Did MS Dhoni leave the field without shaking hands with RCB players? Thala's IPL 2024 over as RCB knock out CSK​


MS Dhoni was dismissed in the final over of CSK's run chase against RCB on Saturday, in a match that was a virtual knockout for a playoffs berth. Having done it on numerous occasions in the past, MS Dhoni failed to get CSK over the finish line this time around.

Speculation is rife that Dhoni could have made his last competitive appearance in the sport. Playing through back pain all season long, Dhoni 's underwhelming IPL 2024 came to a disappointing end on Saturday.

As a customary tradition in the sport, players shake hands at the conclusion of the game. Even beyond the handshake, Dhoni, as always, spends some time with youngsters and other players, sharing his experiences.

However, there have been reports that he did not shake hands with RCB players after the match.

Dhoni did shake hands with the RCB coaches and support staff, and even waited for the players to shake hands. However, some reports have claimed that Dhoni returned to the dressing room without shaking hands with the opposition, as he was suffering with back pain.

Playing with the pain, keeping wickets for 20 overs, and batting as and when required, it has been a valiant effort from 'Thala' in his 17th season in the IPL.

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Did MS Dhoni leave the field without shaking hands with RCB players? Thala's IPL 2024 over as RCB knock out CSK | Sporting News India

MS Dhoni was dismissed in the final over of CSK's run chase against RCB on Saturday. Having done what he does best on most occasions in the past, MS Dhoni failed to get CSK over the finish line, this time around.
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Man , this guy is the worst selfish guy. The stupid CSK fans who fan worship him are part of the problem. injustice to Gaikwad who is constantly having dhoni look over his shoulders.
 
Goat Dhoni has already retired from international cricket. What he does now is totally his business and if teams in IPL want to sign him and want him to continue playing, then there is nothing wrong in that. His billion fans want him to play for another year and Dhoni should listen to that. You guys are taking franchise cricket way too seriously!
 
Speaking in a program on a local sports channel, Ambati Rayudu suggested that the legendary skipper still has some gas left in the tank and expressed that he wanted a more fitting ending for his former skipper:

“I don’t think this is his last game. I just don’t see him wanting to end on this note."

“With the impact player role as well, it gives him the opportunity to be able to come in those last few overs and truly make that impact."

“BCCI better not remove the impact player role because we still want to see MS Dhoni play. So, it’s up to BCCI now. Do we want to see MS Dhoni play or not.”
 
Caved12 said:
Goat Dhoni has already retired from international cricket. What he does now is totally his business and if teams in IPL want to sign him and want him to continue playing, then there is nothing wrong in that. His billion fans want him to play for another year and Dhoni should listen to that. You guys are taking franchise cricket way too seriously!
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Exactly. He is a money spinner. Just look at the response he gets wherever he goes. Even BCCI would want him to continue so is franchise. RCB has zero trophies. They just keep Kohli for this brand value. CSK is lucky that they have both brand value and the best franchise in IPL history. It won't be the same once he leaves CSK. It is not like he was terrible. Much better than a lot of regular players this season despite playing through pain.
 

"MS Dhoni Told Management...": CSK Official's Big Revelation On Thala's Retirement​


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs after losing their final league game of the campaign to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday. The result meant that CSK's Net Run Rate was slightly lower than RCB's, and hence, the Faf du Plessis-led side went through despite the two teams sitting on 14 points each. CSK fans weren't just saddened by their team's elimination but also the fact that they might've seen the last of MS Dhoni. However, a CSK official has now revealed that Dhoni hasn't yet communicated to the franchise about his potential retirement.

In a chat with the Times of India, a senior CSK official explained that the change of ball in the final over of the match, after Dhoni hit a 110-meter six, played a big role in his team's defeat against RCB. In the process, Dhoni failed to fulfill his promise of lifting the IPL trophy at Chepauk.

"The ball was lost and had to be replaced. Dayal got a drier ball and suddenly hitting became difficult," a senior CSK official said.

The report also reveals that Dhoni returned to Ranchi on Sunday itself, and was the first one from the CSK camp to head home, having been devastated because of the result against RCB.

As far as the big call on Dhoni's future is concerned, a source told the paper that Thala hasn't told anyone at the franchise about his plans. He informed the management to wait for a couple of months before the final call was made.

"Dhoni has not told anybody in CSK that he is quitting. He has told the management that he will wait for a couple of months before taking a final call," the report quoted a source as saying. "He did not feel any discomfort in his running between the wickets and that is a plus."

The 'Impact Player' rule, which has received much criticism from a few active cricketers, is also likely to play a role in Dhoni's retirement call. If the rule is persisted with, Dhoni might continue as it gives him the freedom to fulfil a specific job with the team. If the rule is abolished, the veteran wicket-keeper batter's return might be difficult.

"We will wait for Dhoni's communication. He always has the best interests of the team in mind, let's see what happens," the CSK official concluded.

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"MS Dhoni Told Management...": CSK Official's Big Revelation On Thala's Retirement | Cricket News

MS Dhoni hasn't yet publicly confirmed whether he plans to continue his playing career in the IPL. But, a CSK official has revealed the message Dhoni gave his management.
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Misbah brought the culture of cricketers post age 40 still playing professional cricket. Dhoni is just following his footsteps. If fans and franchise dont care how are we to complain? I am not Dhoni fan but was a massive Sachin fan but lost some respect for him in last years of his career. Sachin was way past his prime and carried 2 years extra just for his 100th century. It was painful and ruined his legacy.
 
Dhoni can still hit chukkaz for fun against such bowling and with these pitches
 
DeadlyVenom said:
He is still making a contribution..that's seriously impressive for that age
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His knees are done. He cannot run like he used to. It is a common problem for people over 40 as you do a lot of bending especially while keeping. Also lack of games for whole year in between is going to shock your system when you actually play after an year. I will be surprised if he plays another year even though franchise wants him around for one more year.
 
He can play as long as he wants to for CSK I guess. They love him way too much. Also its franchise cricket. Folks pay to watch him play. People complaining take franchise cricket to serious.
 
Bad decision by dhoni to play this season again, he should have left on a high note when they lifted the trophy last year now he is now becoming a troll material.
 
MS Dhoni said at an event in Hyderabad:

"There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the ball is not in our court.”

"So, once the rules and regulations get formalised, I will take a call, but needs to be in the best interest of the team."
 
FearlessRoar said:
MS Dhoni said at an event in Hyderabad:

"There is a lot of time for it. We have to see what decision they take on player retention etc. Right now, the ball is not in our court.”

"So, once the rules and regulations get formalised, I will take a call, but needs to be in the best interest of the team."
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He must say goodbye to professional cricket.... If he keeps playing he will only decrease his worth as a player because at such an age you can't do wonders on the field.
 
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni shared insights into his relationship with Virat Kohli while speaking at an event in Hyderabad:

"We have been colleagues who played for India for a very long time. He (Kohli) has been amongst the best when it comes to world cricket. And the fact that I could bat a lot with him during the middle overs was a lot of fun because we used to take a lot of twos and threes in the game, so it has always been fun. It is not like we meet very often, but whenever we get a chance, we make sure that we go on the side and chat for sometime, we will talk about what is going on, so that is our relationship."
 
To be honest, he didn't do that bad last IPL. He is still quite good even at this old age.

Also, he is just playing franchise cricket. Not international cricket. IPL is not serious like international cricket.
 
I think the upcoming IPL might be the last campaign for Dhoni. He should be saying BYE BYE to all forms. ENough of him.
 
Speaking on the topic of MS Dhoni’s IPL retention as uncapped player on his YouTube channel, Ravi Ashwin:

“Will Dhoni play as an uncapped player? That’s a big question mark. The point is correct. He hasn’t played international cricket for many years."

“He has retired. So, he is an uncapped player. He is not a capped player. Can a player like Dhoni play as an uncapped player? That is another conversation."
 
Alongside Kohli, Dhoni is the player I really respect from India. Two superstars of the game.
 
Ms dhoni is one of those guys who is respected worldwide. But it is time for him to say bye bye to this sport. He has done everything a nation wants from a player. Prolonging his career for being too much hyped by people is not the way you would want to g considering your age.
 

CSK CEO denies requesting BCCI to treat MS Dhoni as uncapped player in IPL 2025​


CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath denied requesting BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to allow MS Dhoni to be retained as an uncapped player ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Notably, CSK had reportedly put forth a request to BCCI in the recent meeting between the board and the franchises to treat Dhoni as an uncapped player.

There was a provision in the IPL rule books which stated that the players who’ve retired from international cricket for five years can be termed uncapped, but the rule was abolished in 2021. Recently, commenting on the matter, Kasi Viswanath denied making any such request and said that the BCCI will take the call on the rules.

“I've no idea about it. We've not requested for it. They (the BCCI) have themselves told us that the 'uncapped player rule' may be kept, that's all. They (the BCCI) haven't announced anything as yet. The rules and regulations will be announced by the BCCI,” Viswanath told the Times of India.

Dhoni had promised to return for his fans in 2024

Notably, after leading CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023, Dhoni had promised to return for one more season for his fans and hence played in the 2024 edition of the tournament. However, after Chennai failed to reach the playoffs of the tournament, it was expected that Dhoni would announce his retirement.

The cricketer is yet to make his announcement and recently said that he will do whatever is best for the team. The 43-year-old relinquished his captaincy ahead of the 2024 season and handed over the responsibility to Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Coming in to bat lower down the order, Dhoni scored 161 runs from 11 innings at an average of 53.66 and a thunderous strike-rate of 220.54. The wicketkeeper batter smacked 13 sixes during the season bringing his large fan base to the edge of their seats.

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CSK CEO denies requesting BCCI to treat MS Dhoni as uncapped player in IPL 2025

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanath reveals that they didn't request BCCI to treat MS Dhoni as an uncapped player in IPL 2025.
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