How many years can MS Dhoni still play in IPL? AB de Villiers makes bold prediction

Soham Mukherjee

How many years can MS Dhoni still play in IPL? AB de Villiers makes bold prediction image

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have confirmed the retention of their captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, for the upcoming IPL 2024 edition.

Dhoni, who led CSK to its record-equalling fifth title in the previous season, was the subject of speculation regarding his potential farewell; however, he has been retained, indicating his continued participation.

Former South African batsman AB de Villiers expressed his delight at Dhoni's retention, predicting that the CSK skipper might have "three more seasons" in him.

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What did AB de Villiers say about MS Dhoni?

"I see that man's name on the retention list, and it just makes me happy. There was a lot of talk about it in the last season about whether it was going to be his last season. He is moving on to 2024 to play another IPL season. With him, he is always full of surprises. Maybe he has got three more to go, who knows? But It is just great to see his name on there," de Villiers said on his YouTube channel.

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Despite concerns about Dhoni's retirement the iconic wicketkeeper-batsman has continued to lead CSK to success as they lifted the trophy in 2023 beating Gujarat Titans in the final. 

Dhoni, 42, played crucial role for CSK in the 2023 edition, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 182.46, contributing 104 runs in 16 innings with eight not-outs. His leadership skills coupled with his sharp cricketing brain remain a vital asset for the team, likely influencing the decision for his retention.

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What is MS Dhoni's record in IPL?

YEAR MAT NO RUNS HS AVG BF SR 100 50 4S 6S CT ST
Career 250 87 5082 84* 38.79 3739 135.92 0 24 349 239 142 42
2023 16 8 104 32* 26.00 57 182.46 0 0 3 10 7 3

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Soham Mukherjee

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Soham Mukherjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.