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Will IPL 2027 be MS Dhoni’s last dance? CSK legend drops big hint

Will MS Dhoni return for another season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), or is the former India captain close to calling time on his career? The questions around his future continue as fans wait to know whether he will…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:54 AM
Will IPL 2027 be MS Dhoni’s last dance? CSK legend drops big hint
Key Things to Know
  • MS Dhoni revealed he will assess his fitness before December to decide on playing IPL 2027.
  • The 45-year-old missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to ongoing calf and fitness issues.
  • Dhoni has won five IPL championships and scored 5,439 runs across 278 career matches with CSK.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has indicated that his participation in IPL 2027 depends on his physical condition. The 45-year-old stated he will undergo fitness assessments before December to evaluate whether his body can handle another season. Dhoni previously missed the entire IPL 2026 campaign because of ongoing calf and fitness concerns.

Dhoni noted that medical staff will determine his readiness, jokingly comparing his physical state to an aging vintage vehicle. Across his IPL career, Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 278 matches and captained Chennai Super Kings to five tournament titles, though CSK have struggled since Ruturaj Gaikwad took over captaincy in 2024.

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