MS Dhoni to decide on IPL 2026 future after final CSK captaincy match

MS Dhoni's final match as captain of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 marked the end of an era, with Ruturaj Gaikwad set to take over leadership for the 2026 season.

Despite CSK's strong finish, crushing Gujarat Titans by 83 runs with standout performances from Dewald Brevis and Devon Conway, the team ended IPL 2025 at the bottom of the points table.

"It was Dhoni's last game as CSK's captain as Ruturaj Gaikwad will make his return to lead the Yellow Army in IPL 2026."

Dhoni, known for his calm demeanor, was seen losing his cool during the match, highlighting the pressure of the season's end.

"MS Dhoni lost his cool during the CSK vs GT match on Sunday, May 25, seen losing his cool at Shivam Dube and Matheesha Pathirana, as they didn’t seem to listen to his instructions while setting the field."

Looking ahead, Dhoni has stated he will take 4-5 months to decide whether to continue playing in IPL 2026, leaving fans and analysts eager for his future plans.

"MS Dhoni will give himself 4-5 months before deciding whether he will play IPL 2026 or not."

This decision will be pivotal for CSK as they rebuild under new captaincy, aiming to improve on their disappointing finish and leverage the momentum from their final match victory.

MS Dhoni will decide on his IPL 2026 participation after captaining Chennai Super Kings in his final match, with Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead the team next season. Dhoni plans to take 4-5 months to make his decision following the IPL 2025 season's conclusion.