India, May 26 -- Chennai Super Kings' 2025 IPL campaign didn't go to plan, as they finished rock bottom of the league after a poor start to the tournament. Matters were made worse after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was forced to miss out through injury, meaning MS Dhoni came in as emergency captain for the remainder of the tournament.

At age 43, Dhoni's future in IPL cricket remains of great interest, with this being the only form of competitive cricket he is still involved in. For a third or fourth year in a row, questions have followed the conclusion of his IPL regarding whether he will make his return for the following season. It remains up in the air for IPL 2026, with Dhoni himself not revealing anything about his plans for the future. ...