Chennai Super Kings took to their home ground against Punjab Kings in their 10th league stage of the year with the season hanging in the balance, given a loss would guarantee their elimination from the playoffs race. Leading from the front was once again Mahendra Singh Dhoni, named captain for half the season after Ruturaj Gaikwad's tournament ended early with injury, and that was all it took for Chepauk to break into frantic roaring. Such were the decibel volumes that presenter Danny Morrison sturggled to even conduct the toss ceremony without interruption, and all the chaos led to Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again displaying to the world his top-tier witticism.
After Shryeas Iyer explained his decision to bowl first, it was Dhoni's chance to walk up to the mic but before Danny could began conversing with him a loud cheer echoed around the stadium. The delirium seemed to stretch on endlessly as Morrison awaited patiently before his eyes lit up with the opportunity for a joke. The Kiwi quickly turned to Dhoni and with a giggle asked whether all this cheering would make him stay another year, given the veteran has been hinting at retirement for as many as five years now without committing to anything.
The CSK skipper was thoroughly amused as he let out a laugh himself but not one to be taken aback, the 40-year-old instantly shot back with, "I don't even know whether I am going to be hear for the next game." The moment made for great viewing on television and added to the growing compilation of toss banter, but a section of Twitterati was left feeling disquiet after the unsettling remark.
Did he hint something?
— ricky (@ricky5959046277)
Interesting
Danny Morrison to MS Dhoni “Are you coming back next year?”
— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng)
Dhoni “I don’t know. I’m coming for the next game.”
Last
Is dhoni playing his last ipl game today?
— HomeLander𓃵 (@224Chepauk)
I think he said he doesn't know if he will come back in next game or not
" My last t20 Match will be in Chennai"
Look at it
Danny Morrison - look at the reception. Does this mean you're coming back next year as well?
— Abhishek Verma (@imAbhishek_021)
MS Dhoni - currently I don't know if I'm playing the next game or not (laughs).
Ohh
If Csk loses today and is officially out . I guess Ms Dhoni will not play the remaining matches whatsoever.
— RK || CSK 🦁 (@RKkundrra)
He will probably play the last match in Chennai and stop.. He is done with cricket in his mind. 🥺💯
Always my captain Thala.. 💛 •
Batting time
PBKS chooses to field first.
— vishal kumar (@vishalsah1986)
CSK XI: Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni (capt, wk), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Players list: Anshul Kamboj, R Ashwin, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh…
Nope
Dhoni said he's not coming back next game. Thanks for the great ride. Started with playing against PBKS ending with Playing against PBKS 👏👏
— Abhi⚒️ (@abhi_backup07)
Yeah
2 years ku munadi kuda AK birthday csk match nadathu irruku http://t.co/O8AF4N5lAs
— 🐲pra𝕏anna(Dhoni ka parivar❤️) (@urstru1yprax)
Is this?
Is this Dhoni's last match??
— Mahesh Manu (@BManoha16490298)
IDK
Danny Morrison: Does that mean you'll come back for next year as well?
— 𝐒𝐔𝐉𝐀𝐋 (@SujalCSK)
MS Dhoni: I don't know, I'm coming for the next game.
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