The season of IPL 2025 may see the end of an era as some legendary players may call it quits from the league. Right from MS Dhoni to Faf du Plessis, these six veteran cricketers have given hints that IPL retirement is in the pipeline. Here’s a closer look at the veterans who could retire after this season.
6 Cricket Legends who can declare IPL Retirement after IPL 2025
- MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – The Last time as captain
At 43 years old, MS Dhoni is the foundation of the CSK tradition. In IPL 2025, he has scored only 163 runs in 11 games, mostly batting lower in the order and with ongoing knee issues and little involvement in the field, this may be the ex-Indian captain and CSK legend’s last IPL season.
- Moeen Ali (Kolkata Knight Riders) – not a good season
Currently with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Moeen Ali had a difficult time at IPL 2025. He took only 5 runs and 5 wickets while having limited experience, and an economy rate of 8.07 suggests people should consider him fading in the T20 format. At 37, Moeen may think of thinking about IPL retirement as the next step.
- Ravichandran Ashwin (Chennai Super Kings) – Winding Down a Stellar Career
Veteran bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has taken just 5 wickets from 7 matches for CSK this year, with an economy rate above 9 and numerous wicketless spells. At 38 years of age, Ashwin’s T20 credentials seem to be declining, which makes him a likely contender to retire post-IPL 2025.
- Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) – Solid but Slowing Down
With 327 runs in 11 games, Ajinkya Rahane has provided consistent performances for KKR, but his game might no longer be suited to the aggressive requirements of contemporary T20 cricket. With newer talent coming to the fore, Rahane might choose to make way and bring an end to his IPL career after 2025.
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- Faf du Plessis (Delhi Capitals) – Inconsistency Might Mark the End
Representing Delhi Capitals, Faf du Plessis made 168 runs in 6 matches, with a single fifty. But a sequence of low scores and inconsistency can force the 40-year-old South African to retire from IPL cricket after this season.
- Ishant Sharma (Gujarat Titans) – Suffering with Pace and Form
Seasoned fast bowler Ishant Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, has picked just 4 wickets in 7 games, giving runs at an economy rate of more than 11. With lost pace and bite, the 36-year-old may consider IPL retirement after 2025.
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