IPL 2025: Dhoni leaves fans guessing after toss comment in CSK vs PBKS match; netizens say ¡®S in MS is for suspense¡¯
IPL 2025 took an emotional turn when MS Dhoni hinted at uncertainty about playing the next match, leaving fans concerned. His comment during the toss against Punjab Kings triggered a flood of reactions online, with users calling it the ¡°end of an era.¡±
Ahead of the CSK vs PBKS clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, MS Dhoni grabbed attention with a simple yet powerful statement. As the crowd erupted with cheers when Dhoni walked in for the toss, presenter Danny Morrison took the opportunity to ask him about his future. Morrison asked if the support meant Dhoni would return next season. Dhoni, in his calm tone, replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know if I am coming for the next game.¡±
That short response was enough to create a storm on social media and leave fans in doubt about what¡¯s next for the CSK captain.
CSK facing pressure, PBKS makes key change
In terms of the match, Punjab Kings¡¯ captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. His team made a key change, bringing in Suryansh Shedge to replace the injured Glenn Maxwell. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings remained unchanged despite a tough season. The team is at the bottom of the points table and had already lost four consecutive home matches.
Fan reactions: ¡®end of an era¡¯
Dhoni¡¯s uncertain comment set social media abuzz. One fan wrote, ¡°MS Dhoni: Currently I don't know if I'm playing the next game (next season),¡± repeating his exact words. Another user emotionally posted, ¡°Tonight MS Dhoni is playing his last ever T20 game. That's too at Chepauk. End of an ERA.¡±
Tonight MS Dhoni is playing his last ever T20 game . That's too at Chepauk
¡ª Jay Prakash MSDian? (@ms_dhoni_077) April 30, 2025
End of an ERA ?? pic.twitter.com/q4hmFOjy1N
A third user added a touch of humour: ¡°The 'S' in MS Dhoni stands for suspense.¡±
The "S" in MS Dhoni is stads for suspense ??#MSDhoni? pic.twitter.com/hngYclDCrH
¡ª Saanvi (@SaanviMsdian) April 30, 2025
Others found the moment more difficult to accept. One comment read, ¡°Ik this is just a joke but MS Dhoni going out like this makes me sad. He is who he is because he always stayed ahead of the times. And now he's falling behind still chasing that peak. It's disheartening.¡±
Ik this is just a joke but MS dhoni going out like this makes me sad. He is who he is because he always stayed ahead of the times. And now he's falling behind still chasing that peak. It's disheartening https://t.co/10dfY4D5Fp
¡ª Ashutosh (@Galllaria) April 30, 2025
Dhoni¡¯s brief statement has left fans with more questions than answers¡ªand possibly the start of a goodbye.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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