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Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have only two matches left in the league stage of IPL 2026, but Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not been able to play a single match so far. Dhoni has been sidelined for the entire season due to a calf injury, but tonight is CSK’s last home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Chepauk Stadium. In such a situation, the question is arising whether Dhoni will announce his retirement after playing his last IPL match today?

Dhoni’s 5 year old announcement

When CSK won the IPL title in the year 2021, Dhoni made a big statement during the celebrations in Chennai. He had said, “My last T20 match should be in Chennai.” He had also told that his last ODI match was held in his hometown Ranchi, so it would be appropriate to end the T20 also in Chennai.

Five years later, the situation is exactly the same. After the match against SRH in Chepauk, CSK has no more home matches left in Chennai. In such a situation, there seems to be full possibility of Dhoni’s old statement coming true today.

Will Dhoni play tonight?

Ravichandran Ashwin recently said that Dhoni has been fully fit for the last two-three matches and has a good chance of playing against SRH. According to Ashwin, Dhoni is ready to take the field. However, CSK management is still not clear on Dhoni’s availability.

Some people believe that Dhoni is deliberately giving opportunities to young players so that the team can be ready for the future, but since this is the last match in Chennai, the fans are eager to see Dhoni batting once again and behind the stumps.

Will Dhoni retire or not?

If 44 year old Dhoni plays today, it could be the last match of his IPL career. He has not yet officially announced his retirement, but today’s match in Chepauk can be remembered as his farewell match.

Cricket lovers across the country are setting their sights on Chepauk tonight. If Dhoni plays, it will prove to be a memorable moment for millions of his fans.