Dhoni's IPL Retirement : Speculation or Reality?

Apr 01, 2025 Khushi Kumari

MS Dhoni’s retirement has been a hot topic for years, with fans eagerly awaiting his next move

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In February 2025, Dhoni hinted at continuing to play cricket for a few more years

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Dhoni is playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, with speculation it could be his last season

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Dhoni's salary was reduced from ₹12 crore to ₹4 crore for IPL 2025

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Despite the pay cut, Dhoni remains a crucial part of CSK due to his leadership and experience

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Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has dismissed retirement rumors, adding to the mystery around Dhoni’s future

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