MS Dhoni to retire? Social media goes into meltdown after CSK legend's parents make rare Chepauk appearance

NEW DELHI: Is MS Dhoni set to retire? Could today’s clash against Delhi Capitals be the final chapter of his illustrious IPL career? Speculation went into overdrive after a commentator mentioned that Dhoni ’s parents and wife were present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.


With the match taking place at CSK’s home ground and Dhoni’s family in attendance, fans began to wonder if they were there to witness the legendary cricketer in action for one last time. The emotional weight of the moment has only fueled the retirement rumours further.

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Social media was instantly abuzz, flooded with posts, tributes, and emotional appeals urging ‘Thala’ not to hang up his boots just yet.

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“Dhoni’s parents are at Chepauk. Wish Dhoni says: Retirement? Definitely Not,” one fan posted, echoing the sentiment of millions.

Dhoni’s parents are at chepauk.

Wish Dhoni says :
Retirement - Definitely Not 🙏🏻✨#MSDhoni𓃵 #CSKvsDC

— Stargirl (@Stargirl117519) April 5, 2025

Dhoni's parents are here pic.twitter.com/ou90hU4oAS

— Kasi mama (@Kasi_mama_) April 5, 2025

Sakshi & Dhoni's parents are at Chepauk!!
WHAT IS GOING ON???????????? #CSKvsDC

— Tintin (@_NBR007) April 5, 2025

"MS Dhoni's parents and wife are in the stadium at Chepauk to cheer Dhoni," another fan said.

MS Dhoni's parents and wife are in the stadium at Chepauk to cheer Dhoni.#WhistlePodu #IPL #CSK @MSDhoni

— MSDian™ (@ItzThanesh) April 5, 2025

Interesting MS Dhoni's parents come to see his match is it's going to be ms Dhoni's final match in IPL ?
If this happens it is good sign for Dhoni's image .#CSKvsDC #MSDhoni

— Cricket_In _blood (@HarshRa26520588) April 5, 2025

MS Dhoni’s parents have come to the stadium watch today’s match, after a long long time.

CSK have added Ayush Mhatre to their reserves, waiting on something so they can add him to the squad.

Close CSK officials have been hinting it subtly.

All things points towards one…

— Yash MSdian ™️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) April 5, 2025

Just saw Dhoni’s parents in the stadium, there is no way he isn’t retiring today…should have played the whole season though.
Banter aside truely end of an era.

— Tanishq (@boom_raaah) April 5, 2025

Naah, his parents are in stadium. Very unsual. Also, observe Dhoni's body language

— zz (@JoinedDec2021) April 5, 2025

MS Dhoni's parents are in the stadium at Chepauk to cheer Dhoni. This may be the last match of Dhoni in chennai ground #ViratKohli #Dhoni #CSKvDC #IPL #IPLonJioStar #ipltickets #ipl18

— McDowell Murthy (@McD0wellMurthy1) April 5, 2025

What is happening 😭🤞🏻

Is dhoni retirement??

Sakshi bhabhi and Dhoni parents at stadium 🥲 pic.twitter.com/mbpv15bVVC

— Maneesh MSDian™ 🦁 (@Tonystark__07) April 5, 2025

Dhoni has featured in 267 IPL matches, batting in 232 innings and amassing 5,289 runs at an impressive average of 39.18 and a strike rate of 137.70.

Of these, 237 matches have come in Chennai Super Kings colours, where the iconic skipper has scored 4,715 runs at an even better average of 40.30 and a strike rate of 139.46 — underlining his consistency and impact for the franchise over the years.