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In IPL 2025, the disappointing situation of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the future of MS Dhoni has intensified. Meanwhile, Dhoni said before the match played in Ahmedabad against Gujarat Titans (GT), "The body is still alive," Which was a symbolic answer to the questions being made about his fitness.

Dhoni in the final round of career

Dhoni, while talking to correspondent Ravi Shastri during the toss, commented on his physical condition. He said, “There is a new challenge every year, especially when you are at the last turn of your career. It is now important to take care of the body.” He also admitted that there were no such problems in the early years of his career, but now it has become a big challenge to maintain his body. He also thanked the assistant staff who is helping to maintain his fitness.

Inspiration to play despite CSK’s defeat

Dhoni also said that despite the position of the points table, the team should enjoy the game. “We will not lose or win, the situation will not change. So it is important that the players enjoy the game and prove themselves for the next session.” It is clear from this statement that Dhoni wants to inspire the players so that he remains serious about his career and his role in the team.

No retirement decision so far

On the question asked about IPL 2026, Dhoni clarified that he has not taken any final decision yet.
He said that he will take a decision after thinking in the next eight months. He also said that CSK management is also not aware of his decision, so that it can be guessed that the team is also living in this uncertainty.

Changes in team combination in Ahmedabad match

After winning the toss in Ahmedabad, CSK decided to bat first and gave Deepak Hooda a chance in his playing XI instead of R Ashwin. At the same time, GT excluded Kagiso Rabada and included Gerald Koetzi in the team.

Playing XI of both teams

Chennai Super Kings: Ayush Mhatre, Devon Conway, Urvil Patel, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dubey, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Khalil Ahmed

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jose Butler (wicketkeeper), Sherfen Rutherford, Shah Rukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Mohammad Siraj, Ravishianivasan Sai Kishore, Garald Koetzi, Arshad Khan, famous Krishna

Look at the future

Dhoni’s statements indicate that he is not in the mood to retire completely, but he wants to take the next step carefully, giving priority to his body and fitness. His decision will not only affect the future plans of CSK, but will also have a profound impact on the strategy of IPL 2026.