Former India pacer Atul Wassan stated that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni will continue playing in the IPL next season despite the disappointing 2025 campaign. Wassan said that the veteran captain faces criticism because of his deep loyalty and commitment to the Chennai-based team.
CSK ended the 2025 season on a high note with an 83-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on May 25. The 43-year-old revealed that he remained uncertain about his future in his post-game comments. Dhoni scored 196 runs in 13 innings at an average of less than 25 and a strike rate of 135.17.
Speaking on the Bails and Banter Show, Atul Wassan said that MS Dhoni and CSK are inseparable. Wassan added that Dhoni will be part of the team next year, even if he is not at his best physically.
"Dhoni is CSK, and CSK is Dhoni. CSK could have been doing good or not alongside Dhoni, but he is still recovering money for the franchise. Dhoni knows that his best days are gone, but he is still playing and facing the criticism. It shows how much attached he is to the franchise," Wassan said (via Hindustan Times).
"Otherwise, why would someone who has achieved everything put himself in this situation? And I believe he would be up next year as well, despite not being at his 100 percent," he continued.
MS Dhoni's Captaincy Should Be Rated Based on the Team He Got - Atul Wassan
Atul Wassan came to Dhoni’s defense over criticisms of his captaincy in IPL 2025. Wassan said that even the best captains can only do so much with a weaker team. He stated that giving a struggling side like Zimbabwe to a legendary leader like Clive Lloyd wouldn't yield success.
"A captain is as good as the team he gets; if I give the Zimbabwe team to Clive Lloyd, he won't be good either. Dhoni's captaincy should be rated based on the team he got; when he had the team in the past, we all know what he did. In my opinion, captaincy is at times overrated," said Wassan (via aforementioned source).
MS Dhoni Took Over CSK Captaincy After Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Injury
MS Dhoni’s wicketkeeping form declined, with several missed chances, though he ended the season with 11 dismissals. CSK finished in last place in the points table for the first time in their 16-year IPL history, raising doubts about Dhoni’s future with the franchise.
Dhoni took over the captaincy after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury after just five matches. Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK managed only three wins in nine games. The team also lost six consecutive matches following their opening win against the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Dhoni and the team management will have to make crucial decisions in the upcoming off-season. The 43-year-old remains the most successful captain in IPL history, with 136 wins across 235 matches and five titles with CSK.
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