Former Indian cricketer Joginder Sharma has advised Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni to call off his IPL career after the end of the ongoing season in 2025. The 2007 T20 World Cup winner feels that it’s time for Dhoni to rest and he should not play in the next IPL season in 2026.
The five-time champions CSK had their worst season this year as they become the first side to get knocked out of the playoffs race in IPL 2025. MS Dhoni, who stepped in as CSK skipper again after Ruturaj Gaikwad getting ruled out due to injury, also couldn’t change his team’s fortunes in his captaincy. Talking about his future in the cash–rich league, Dhoni hasn’t any confirmation regarding his retirement and said that he wants to wait for seven to eight months more to see if he can play the next season.
Joginder Sharma also supported MS Dhoni’s decision to play for providing his fitness but he also believes that he should now call off his IPL career. “Considering Mahi’s fitness level, he should play up to prove his fitness, but I believe it is time for him to rest," Joginder said in his interview with ANI.
CSK to take on RR in match number 62 of IPL 2025
CSK, who are currently at the bottom of the table, will now take on Rajasthan Royals in match number 62 of IPL 2025. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 20. Both the teams are currently out of the playoffs race and will look to end their campaign on a winning note.
This will be RR’s last game of the season and they will be looking to give a winning end to their disappointing campaign. On the other hand, CSK will face Gujarat Titans after their clash against RR. the five-time champions will be looking to win their both remaining games to avoid the last-place finish.
