Before IPL 2023, people speculated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would retire after the season. However, he confirmed in an interview that he would play in the upcoming IPL.
The memory of India’s loss to New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2019 semi-final, with Dhoni’s run-out, still haunts fans.
Former player Sanjay Bangar claimed Dhoni cried after the loss to New Zealand.
When asked about India’s chances in the 2023 World Cup, Dhoni praised the current Indian team but remained cautious in his response.
Dhoni clarified his retirement, stating he had retired from international cricket, not the IPL, and mentioned that he would participate in IPL 2024.
He also discussed his successful knee surgery and expressed gratitude to Chennai Super Kings fans, vowing to play one more season as a gift.
Regarding the 2019 World Cup semifinal, Dhoni admitted that controlling emotions after such an important match was challenging and mentioned it was his last match for India.
In that semi-final, New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs, and England eventually won the World Cup.
