MS Dhoni Retirement: While there are still rumours that MS Dhoni’s current Indian Premier League campaign will be his last, former England captain Kevin Pietersen stated that he would be surprised if Dhoni announced his retirement from the IPL after the ongoing season. According to the legendary English batter, Dhoni’s IPL career might be extended through the impact player regulation. Due to the notion that Dhoni would retire from the IPL after the 2023 season, the Chennai Super Kings skipper has been enjoying strong support from the crowd in both home and away games this season. Dhoni and his teammates recently did a lap of honour at Chepauk Stadium following CSK’s final home match in the group stage to express their gratitude to the supporters. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
“I was there for Dhoni’s lap of honour on Sunday, and it was incredible to see how the stadium stayed completely full. I’d be extremely surprised if this is his last season. I think this impact player rule actually helps him tremendously, where he can keep for 20 overs and bat wherever he wants to bat,” Pietersen wrote in his column for Betway.
Dhoni has been seen limping multiple times in the meanwhile. After the games, spectators noticed the wicketkeeper wearing an ice pack on his knee. Dhoni is battling with a knee issue that has been bothering him a lot, CSK coach Fleming stated last month. However, Pietersen believes that Dhoni will have sufficient time after this season to address his knee problem and return for the 2024 IPL.
“He makes the team better with the decisions he makes as a captain, and his keeping has been tremendous. It’s not like he takes a batting position up, because he tends to come in at seven, eight or nine to whack a few deliveries. He’ll have the opportunity for eight or nine months of rest, sort his knee out, and get himself fit and ready for another season. I hope it’s not the last we see of Dhoni, and I know everybody in the country would want him to play another season,” he added.
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