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MS Dhoni's retirement from cricket has been a topic of speculation. He retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to play in the IPL. Mohammed Shami shared insights into Dhoni's thoughts on retirement during an interview.
Detailed Overview:
Dhoni's Retirement Plans:
When will MS Dhoni announce his retirement from cricket? This question remains unanswered. Although he retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni continues to play in the IPL. He played in IPL 2024, but even after Chennai Super Kings were eliminated in the league round, he gave no indication of his retirement plans. However, in an interview, Mohammed Shami shared some insights into Dhoni's thoughts on retirement.
Shami's Conversation with Dhoni:
Shami revealed that he had a conversation with Dhoni about when a player should retire. Dhoni told him two key things:
1. When you get bored of cricket.
2. When you realize that you might be kicked out of the team.
Shami mentioned, "You people are questioning his future. He himself says regarding retirement - it will be seen." Shami added, "I talked to Mahi bhai about when a player should retire. He said - first when you get bored of cricket and second when you feel that you will be kicked out of the team."
Enjoyment and Timing of Retirement:
Shami continued, "But the first and most important thing is that when you stop enjoying the game, it is a sign that your time has come. It is better to choose the best moment to retire. If you can't maintain a certain format, your body starts giving signals. That’s the time a player should decide on retirement."
Dhoni's Career Achievements:
Dhoni is considered one of the greatest wicket-keeper batsmen of all time. He scored 17,266 runs at an average of 44.96 in all three international formats, including 16 centuries and 108 half-centuries, with a top score of 224 runs. As a captain, he led India to the number one Test ranking, and won the ICC T20 World Cup 2007, ICC ODI World Cup 2011, and ICC Champions Trophy 2013, making him the only captain to win all major ICC white-ball tournaments.
IPL 2024 Performance:
As the captain of CSK, Dhoni led the franchise to five IPL titles. In IPL 2024, he played under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, but the team failed to make the playoffs. CSK finished fifth with seven wins and seven losses. Dhoni scored 161 runs in 11 innings with an average of 53.66 and a strike rate of 220.54, including 14 fours and 13 sixes. His best score was an unbeaten 37.
