Will IPL 2027 be MS Dhoni's last dance? CSK legend drops big hint
Cricket legend MS Dhoni is evaluating his physical fitness before deciding whether to return for the 2027 IPL season. The 45-year-old former captain, who missed the 2026 season due to injury, plans to make a final decision by December.
Why it matters
Dhoni remains one of the most influential figures in Indian cricket, and his potential retirement marks the end of an era for the Chennai Super Kings franchise.
NEW DELHI: 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 play in IPL 2027.Dhoni has now offered a hint about his plans. The 45-year-old said he would first check his fitness before deciding whether he could play another season.He missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to fitness issues, mainly related to his calf.Dhoni to assess fitness before DecemberAsked about his plans to play another IPL season, Dhoni responded with humour while making it clear that his fitness would be the deciding factor."Doc, I will have to go through the test.
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