[WATCH] MS Dhoni claims he is in last part of his career

MS Dhoni declared that he is nearing the end of his career during the toss between the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings in the 67th IPL 2025 match on Sunday, May 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Ravi Shastri, who hosted the toss, questioned Dhoni how his body was coping with the workload as the 18th edition of the league came to a close.

The CSK captain insisted that it was all about survival at his age. The renowned player admitted that it is difficult to stay in shape, especially given that he is nearing the end of his career. Dhoni believed that after reaching a particular level in their career, they needed to appreciate and care for their bodies.

The 43-year-old thanked the support personnel for allowing him to be in peak physical condition for the IPL. Dhoni believed his body responded well and expressed thanks for having represented India at the highest level for so long. His statement made one question if he was hinting at his impending retirement.

MS Dhoni’s performance in the IPL 2025.

Dhoni’s IPL 2025 career as a batter has started well. at the early half of the season, he made some impressive cameos and helped his team defeat LSG at their backyard. However, Dhoni’s stats dropped in the second half of the season as a result of poor performances.

Dhoni did not bat in today’s match against the Gujarat Titans, which disappointed supporters who expected to see him in action in CSK’s final encounter of the season. Meanwhile, Dhoni’s IPL future remains uncertain.

In the league’s 18th season, the renowned batter scored 196 runs in 13 innings at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17, with a best score of 30*(16). Dhoni scored 12 fours and an identical number of sixes in this edition.