IPL 2023 / Date of Dhoni's farewell match surfaced, will give big 'Shock' to fans on this day

MS Dhoni IPL Retirement: Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni took retirement from international cricket but he is still seen playing his fans in IPL. In IPL, Dhoni plays for Chennai Super Kings as captain. The dates of IPL have also been announced this year, but now the big news that has come out is going to shock the fans of cricket. Actually, Dhoni will play his last cricket match this year and its date has also been announced. An official of Chennai Super Kings has confirmed this.

Dhoni will play his last match on this day

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be seen playing for the last time in the IPL season starting from March 31 next month. An official of Chennai Super Kings has told that this will be Dhoni's last IPL season. Talking to Inside Sports, the official has said that if Chennai does not qualify for the playoffs, then Dhoni is going to play his last match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk Cricket Stadium in Chennai on May 14. However, he has also said that till now we know that the final decision will be his.

Chennai is the 4-time champion

In the IPL, under the leadership of Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings have won the title 4 times. Dhoni has been leading the team since 2008, since then till now the command of Chennai has been in his hands. However, last year Ravindra Jadeja was given the captaincy of the team, which was also very heavy for Chennai. The Chennai team has been successful in becoming champions in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021.

Dhoni has retired from all formats of cricket

Mahendra Singh Dhoni surprised everyone by his sudden retirement from all forms of cricket in the Covid pandemic. Dhoni said goodbye to his international cricket on 15 August 2020. In the IPL, he wished to play his last match for Chennai at his home ground, but due to Corona, this could not happen, which will happen this season. This season is going to be Dhoni's last IPL season.