Amid the growing speculations over his retirement, Dhoni has broken silence over his future. During a pre-recorded podcast with Raj Shamani, Dhoni stated that he intends to play the full season in 2025 and will take a call for the next year in the months to come.

“Not right now (about retirement). I'm still playing IPL, and I've kept it very simple, I take it one year at a time,” Dhoni said.

“I'm 43, by the time I'll finish this July, I'll be 44. I've 10 months to decide whether I've to play one more year. It's not me who is deciding, it's the body which tells you whether you can or cannot. One year at a time. Fully focussed on what needs to be done right now. We will see after that, after 8-10 months,” said the five-time IPL-winning captain.

CSK struggling in IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings have made a slow start to their 2025 campaign, registering only one win in four matches in the season. Their only win came in the side's opening match of the year against Mumbai Indians, where they defeated the side by four wickets.