Delhi: The constant poor form of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has once again given rise to discussion in the cricket world. This time the debate has started by Mohammad Kaif, former batsman of the Indian cricket team. He shared a post on social media platform X, in which he has raised questions about Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s IPL career. Since then, the speculation of Mahi’s retirement has intensified.
Five consecutive defeats increased concern
The performance of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 has been completely opposite to expectations. The team has suffered defeat in five consecutive matches so far. Recently MA Kolkata defeated CSK by 8 wickets in Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This was the same match in which Dhoni once again returned to the field as captain, because regular captain Rituraj Gaikwad has been ruled out of the tournament due to fracture in his hand.
Mohammad Kaif asked sharp questions
After Chennai’s defeat, Mohammad Kaif raised three important questions in his post. He wrote, “Is this Dhoni’s last season? Is this the right time to change given the recent performance of the team? When the opposing teams have spinners like Naren and Varun, why is their home pitch so slow?”
Is this Dhoni’s last season? The way csk’s season is going, is the time right for a change? Last Question: Why Give a Slow Pitch at Home when the Rivals Have Spinners Like Naraine and Varun?
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) April 11, 2025
Dhoni could not win even under captaincy
In this match, Dhoni took over the captaincy, but the fate of the team could not change. Batting first, the entire team of CSK was able to score only 103 runs after losing 9 wickets. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders achieved the target by losing 2 wickets in just 10.1 overs. For KKR, Sunil Naren performed brilliantly and took 3 wickets for 13 runs and then scored an explosive innings of 44 runs in 18 balls.
The worst performance in Chepock
With this defeat, CSK recorded its lowest score ever on the Chepock ground. Earlier, the team scored 109 runs against Mumbai Indians in 2019. This is the fifth consecutive defeat of Chennai in the current season, which is a major setback for the team.
Will Mahi say goodbye?
Mohammad Kaif’s post has forced the fans to think whether this could be Dhoni’s last IPL season. Although no official statement has come from Dhoni yet, the way the situation is being created, suspense is definitely deepening about his future.
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