“Who will take care of my knee?” – MS Dhoni’s reply leaves fans guessing about IPL 2026

MS Dhoni has recently given a hint to his fans and CSK supporters about his future with the franchise in the IPL. Ahead of the next season, all eyes are on him to see whether he will play another season for CSK or retire.

Recently, Dhoni was signed as the brand ambassador for the 'Go Chase' campaign by Asian Footwear. At a recent event, he interacted with fans. During the session, a fan shouted, "Sir you have to play IPL 2026."

In reply, Dhoni came up with a cheeky response. He said: "Arrey mere jo ghutno mein dard hain uska care kon karega (Who will take care of my knee injury)."

Dhoni has been an integral part of CSK since the inception of the IPL. When CSK won their last title in 2023 under his captaincy, many fans thought it might be his final season as a player. But Dhoni stayed fit enough to play in the next two seasons, 2024 and 2025.

Over the past two years, he has struggled with his knee. In several viral videos, fans saw him limping off the field after matches. Still, he continued playing for the franchise as a wicketkeeper-batter. He even faced criticism for batting lower down the order.

MS Dhoni even led CSK in IPL 2025 when Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament due to injury

In IPL 2025, Dhoni produced some crucial cameos. He also captained the team when young skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered a hairline fracture in his elbow. However, it turned out to be a terrible season for CSK. They finished last for the first time in their history, ending with only eight points from 14 games.

Fans are now hoping for a strong comeback next season. Many still want to see their veteran wicketkeeper-batter in action, even some fans also want him to continue as captain.

Meanwhile, in a recent interaction, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the franchise will not interfere in Dhoni’s retirement decision. “MS Dhoni’s decision will always remain with him,” said Viswanathan. “We would not influence him in any way. If he decides, he will let us know.”

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