Stephen Fleming, coach of the Chennai Super Kings, has voiced his belief that MS Dhoni will continue to play professional cricket beyond the current IPL 2023 season. Despite widespread speculation about Dhoni’s retirement, Fleming’s remarks suggest that he is not yet ready to hang up his boots.
The presence of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans wearing the team’s iconic yellow color has become a highlight of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, regardless of the match location. These passionate fans not only support their respective city-based teams but also cheer whenever CSK captain MS Dhoni steps onto the field to bat, frequently chanting his name throughout the games.
Both rival team captains and MS Dhoni himself have recognized the significance of the situation. Dhoni had previously stated that he would retire from the IPL only after having the chance to bid farewell to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans at the Chepauk Stadium. With CSK returning to their home stadium, Dhoni has the perfect opportunity to fulfill his wish.
Although there has been speculation surrounding MS Dhoni’s retirement, Stephen Fleming stated that Dhoni has not indicated anything about it within the team’s dressing room. Dhoni himself made a subtle reference to retirement, mentioning that the predominantly yellow-clad fans may have come to bid him farewell after the match against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
Stephen Fleming’s comments about MS Dhoni are expected to reassure fans that he is not yet ready to retire from professional cricket. The legendary player and coach revealed that Dhoni has shown no intention of retiring, suggesting that he is likely to continue his career even after the conclusion of IPL 2023.
When asked if MSD has indicated anything about retirement to Stephen Fleming, he responded, “No, he hasn’t indicated anything.” During the post-match conference after the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, MS Dhoni thanked the crowd for their support and suggested that they were trying to give him a farewell.