MS Dhoni, the former Indian skipper he been the face of a prominent IPL franchise namely Chennai Super Kings for well over a decade now. The wicket-keeper has led the Chennai-based franchise to achieve as many as four titles and he is possibly the most successful captain in the history of the Indian Premier League.
MS Dhoni has featured for CSK in a whopping 234 IPL matches, managing to score close to 5000 runs. The right-hander has an impressive average of 39.2 and a strike rate of 135.2. He also holds the marquee record for playing the most number of encounters in the history of the all-important India-based T20 league.
In this article, we will take a look at the three probable reasons that the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) might be MS Dhoni’s last outing in professional Cricket.
Three Reason Ms Dhoni May Retire after IPL 2023
- The Age Factor
MS Dhoni is now 41 years old and the possibilities of a Cricketer playing professional cricket after turning 41 are extremely bleak. With increasing age, It will certainly get difficult for the wicketkeeper to maintain top-quality fitness levels and it is bound to hamper his performance if he decides to continue.
- To Ensure A Smooth Transition
The 41-year-old is known for his strong sense of farsightedness, He has been efficient in taking practical decisions when it comes to the crucial transition of the teams. Dhoni groomed Virat Kohli in the leadership role before handing over the India captaincy to him and grooming future captaincy candidates for CSK will be one of his big motives heading into the season.
- Chennai Super Kings Will Play At Cheapauk
MS Dhoni was desperate to play his last game in front of the home crowd at the Chepauk and he has mentioned it in public on multiple occasions. The IPL 2023 will be played in a good old home-away format, where half of the team’s league matches will be held at Chepauk. The loyal fans in Chennai will truly ensure fitting support in the Veteran’s last cricketing outing.