In the high-octane Gujarat Giants vs Chennai Super Kings showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, MS Dhoni won the toss and chose to bat first. The encounter was CSK’s last league match in the Indian Premier League 2025, with rumors floating that Dhoni could retire.
MS Dhoni’s Emotional Comment: “This Mecha Body is Surviving”
Having won the toss, when Ravi Shastri quizzed Dhoni on his IPL career, the former India skipper gave an emotional and honest reply. Dhoni stated:
“This mecha body is surviving. Every year is a new challenge. It requires a lot of maintenance. I did not have enough trouble when I was playing international cricket.”
This emotional remark by MS Dhoni indicated the physical problems he now encounters, but importantly, he did not announce retirement, giving the fans hope about his return during the following IPL season.
MS Dhoni Retirement Speculations Postponed
At the age of 43, it was thought that the Gujarat Giants vs Chennai Super Kings game would be the last for Dhoni in the IPL. But his comment after the toss made it obvious that CSK great Dhoni is not yet ready to retire. People from all over the world welcomed this ray of hope, hoping to see MS Dhoni don the yellow jersey at least once more.
Disappointing Season for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025
Despite Dhoni’s leadership, the Chennai Super Kings’ performance in IPL 2025 has been underwhelming. Before facing Gujarat, CSK played 13 matches and managed to win only 3. The five-time champions failed to qualify for the playoffs, marking one of their worst seasons in IPL history.
MS Dhoni Took Charge Mid-Season Amid Injury Woes
CSK’s poor performance this season was also marred by injuries, especially to captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was out early in the tournament. This had MS Dhoni return as captain halfway through the season. Although fans expected a change of fortunes under Dhoni, the team was unable to turn it around in time to get a playoff spot.
IPL 2025: Gujarat Giants vs Chennai Super Kings – Playing XIs & Impact Subs
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna
Gujarat Titans – Sai Sudharsan, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Ishant Sharma
Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings – Matheesha Pathirana, Vijay Shankar, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin
What is in Store for MS Dhoni and CSK?
Although the Gujarat Giants vs Chennai Super Kings game could have sealed CSK’s playoff fate, MS Dhoni’s future is still the center of attention. His statement after the match stated that the retirement plans are still on hold, and he is not looking for one.
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