 "MS Dhoni's parents attend Chennai Super Kings' match against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk; internet can't keep calm")
MS Dhoni’s parents – Pan Singh and Devika Devi – are present in the MA Chidambaram Stadium Saturday (5 April) to watch the match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) . DC batted first and scored 183/6 with KL Rahul smashing 77 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match.
This is the first time Dhoni’s parents have turned up to a stadium to watch an IPL match in Chennai since Dhoni joined the CSK in 2008. Dhoni’s parents have been joined by his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva at Chepauk.
Dhoni’s parents potted at Chepuak
The presence of 43-year-old Dhoni’s parents in the stands obviously sparked retirement rumours on social media platforms, with many users speculating that the former CSK captain is set to end his IPL career.
MS Dhoni's Family at Chepauk 🏟️ pic.twitter.com/pMDnSO2AvB
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) April 5, 2025
Dhoni Parents are in the Stadium🏟️
— Lohith Reddy🦋🍷 (@Love_Cinemaa) April 5, 2025
Please dont dare to retire today @msdhoni 😭 pic.twitter.com/svNuMRGJAm
Commentator: Dhoni's parents are in the stadium first time ever. Is this is signal....?
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 5, 2025
Fans: pic.twitter.com/XndfoWAR0N
Impact Shorts
More ShortsCutest Picture of the day 🥹🫶#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/Ps0MeNvmqC
— Chakri Dhoni (@ChakriDhonii) April 5, 2025
However, there’s no confirmation on the same.
There were talks about Dhoni leading the CSK if regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad did not recover in time from a blow on his unprotected elbow against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati last Sunday.
However, Gaikwad strolling out for the toss ruled out any such nostalgic trip back to some glory days.
Gaikwad said at the toss: “My elbow is good, eager to go.” Hence, Dhoni just did his regular duty of wicketkeeping and he could be seen in action again possibly when the Chennai outfit comes out for the chase.
There have been a lot talk surrounding Dhoni’s future in the IPL, and him coming down at No. 9 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was not a well-received move.
However, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said it was up to Dhoni to take the call on his batting slot.
“It’s a time thing - MS judges it. His knees aren’t what they used to be. He’s moving OK, but there’s still an attrition aspect to it. He can’t bat 10 overs running full stick, so he will gauge on the day what he can give us.
“If the game’s in the balance, he will go a little bit earlier, and he backs other players when other opportunities are up. It’s about balancing that,” said Fleming.
Currently, Delhi Capitals are in second place on the points table with two wins in as many matches, while CSK are reeling at eighth with just two points from three matches.
The five-time champions’ only win of the season so far came against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians.
With agency inputs
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