Former Australian wicketkeeper and cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has stirred debate with a bold statement on Cricbuzz, suggesting that MS Dhoni should not continue as a player for Chennai Super Kings in the next IPL season.
In a video segment analyzing CSK’s potential retention strategy following a disappointing 2025 campaign, Gilchrist offered a player-by-player take. The headline moment came when he addressed the future of MS Dhoni, the face of the franchise for over 15 years.
“MS, well, he’ll know what he wants to do,” Gilchrist said on Cricbuzz. “But I’m saying for the future — it’s going to cost me this, I know — but perhaps he doesn’t need to be there next year. I love you, MS. You are a champion, an icon.”
While he praised Dhoni’s contributions and legendary status, Gilchrist emphasized the importance of looking ahead as CSK considers a rebuild. His comments reflect a growing conversation among fans and analysts: whether it’s time for the franchise to move beyond the Dhoni era and build around its next generation of stars. This bold opinion comes at a time when CSK sit at the bottom of the IPL points table after 9 games, a far cry from their usual standards of excellence.
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Gilchrist backed Ruturaj Gaikwad as a marquee retention, praised Ayush Mhatre, and supported the likes of Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, and Ravindra Jadeja. However, his statement on Dhoni — delivered with both affection and honesty — is what resonated the most.
As CSK fans process another challenging season, Adam Gilchrist’s take raises a poignant question: Will 2025 be remembered as the final chapter in the Dhoni-CSK legacy?
