IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings Skipper MS Dhoni Clears Speculations Regarding His Future in IPL says, Definitely Not

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings is playing their last game in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2020). It is 53rd match of the 13th edition of Indian Premier League where Kings XI Punjab is facing Chennai Super Kings. Undoubtedly it is a ‘Do or Die’ match for KL Rahul and Co as it is their last chance of making it to the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings has not performed well in the season and has got eliminated from the play-off race quite early. It is the first time in the history of the IPL, where MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings hasn’t qualified play-off, despite playing the season.

Meanwhile CSK’s skipper and former Indian captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was criticized a lot for his poor performance throughout the season. In fact, it was being speculated that this might be his last season as CSK skipper and he may not play in the next season.

Also, in the ongoing tournament, the former Indian captain was seen gifting his signed jersey to many younger players like Jos Buttler, Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya. This gesture of MS Dhoni has raised doubts about his further IPL career.

“No, Definitely Not” -MS Dhoni

Meanwhile, earlier in the toss, MS Dhoni has cleared all the speculations regarding his career in IPL. On being asked if this could be his last match in ‘yellow jersey’, he replied ‘No, definitely not’. He is going to continue his IPL journey in the yellow jersey in the next season as well.

This statement of MS Dhoni has cleared all the doubts regarding his future as CSK skipper.

Talking about Chennai Super Kings, the team has not played the way they are known for. They have won only 5 games out of the 13 they played so far. With 10 points, they are currently sitting on the bottom of the points table.

Not just this, Chennai Super Kings has become the first franchise to get eliminated from the playoff race. This is the first time in the IPL history, when CSK has got eliminated from the playoff race, despite playing the season.