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Like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It reaches its final stages, the world of cricketing has already begun to focus on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025which will begin on March 22. However, ahead of the long -awaited T20 Tournament, old Indian cricketter Anil Kumble made a shocking revelation with respect to Ms womanThe future at IPL 2025.
Mrs. Dhoni’s legacy to IPL: a Chennai Super Kings wear
Dhoni has been a member of the IPL since its inception in 2008. It became the face of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) And he directed the franchise to five IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Its cunning captaincy, the quiet pressure behavior and the battle performances that changed the game have been based as one of the greatest players in the history of the IPL.
Although he played briefly Ring Pune Supergiants In 2016 and 2017, Dhoni returned to CSK in 2018 and recovered the title that same year. Even after retiring from the international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continued to play the IPL, accumulating 5243 runs in 264 games on a strike rate of 137.54.
However, in recent seasons, rumors have circulated on the possibility of removing from Dhoni. The speculation intensified when he abandoned as CSK captain before IPL 2024, delivering leadership functions to Travel giikwad. Many saw this as an indication that Dhoni was preparing for his eventual retirement, allowing the next generation to be in charge of the CSK reins.
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Insight Anil Kumble on DHoni for IPL 2025
During his exclusive interview with Jiohostar, Kumble shared his thoughts on Dhoni’s role in IPL 2025, emphasizing that, while 43-year-old Wicketter-Bater could not participate in XI interpretation regularly, his presence in the workforce will still be invaluable.
With Gaikwad now run CSK, Kumble believed that Dhoni could take a later seat and a transition to a role of mentoring, offering his invaluable tactical experience instead of playing all games. This statement has only fed more speculation than IPL 2025 could be the season when Dhoni finally moves away from the XI permanently.
“With Ruturaj at the helm, this could be a season in which Dhoni can not even take the pitch. It may still be part of the squad, thanks to the retaining rules and, with the impact player’s rule, his presence can still be valuable without playing all games,” Said Kumble.
This statement suggests that Dhoni may cease to be a full -time player, but could intervene as an impact substitute when needed. You can also serve as a mentor to younger players, transmitting their tactical qualities, experience and leadership to ensure the continuous success of CSK.
In addition, Kumble comments mean that CSK could look at a transition phase, and Dhoni gradually moved away from his field functions and focus more on guiding the team from behind the stage. His extensive experience and strategic mentality could play an important role in the formation of CSK’s future, even if he does not play actively in every game.
As IPL 2025 starts on March 22, the opening match will be seen Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take orN Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). CSK, meanwhile, will start his campaign on March 23, facing his arc rivals The Mumbai Indians (MI) In which it is expected to be an electrifying contest. All eyes will be in Dhoni and his role in the tournament, whether he takes the field or left out.
