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MS Dhoni Retirement From IPL<\/strong>: Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained composed and patient in determining his future endeavours. After leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2023 final with a win over defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1, Dhoni said "he has ample time to decide" whether he will play another edition of IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chennai beat Gujarat by 15 runs in Qualifier 1 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday night. With a win, the Super Kings have reached a record 10th IPL final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Speculations regarding Dhoni's potential retirement have been circulating ever since the commencement of 2023 IPL, hinting that this edition could mark his final appearance in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

There was a huge Dhoni Dhoni roar from the Chepauk crowd when walked up for a chat at the post-match presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

When Harsha Bhogle asked Dhoni if the fans can see him next year, the CSK skipper said it's 8 or 9 months until the upcoming mini-auction so he has enough time to take the call on his future in the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I don't know. I have 8-9 months to decide. The small auction will be around December. So why to take that headache right now? I have ample time to decide. But, I will always be there for CSK whether it's in the playing form or sitting somewhere outside. I don't really know," Dhoni said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dhoni expressed his enduring association with the CSK affirming that he will remain connected to the team, whether it be as a player or as a member of the support staff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Frankly, it takes a heavy toll. I have been out of home for literally 4 months now. January 31 was the time when I got out of work and started practicing in March. It takes a lot but I have ample time to decide," he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Speaking about reaching the record 10th IPL final, Dhoni said: "I think IPL is too big to say it is another final. Not to forget, there use to be 8 teams to compete with the best players from the world available in the world. Now It is 10 teams, it is even tougher, it is hard work of more than 2 months because of which we are standing over here."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Lots of characters shown by the individuals. Everybody has contributed. Middle order has not got ample opportunity but in between everybody had got a chance to chip in and they have done that. So, very happy to be where we are."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Dhoni acknowledged his propensity for being a dynamic captain, admitting that he can be perceived as "annoying" due to his frequent alterations of bowlers and fielding positions in accordance with the evolving match circumstances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"You see the wicket, you see conditions, and you keep adjusting the field. I can be an annoying captain because I shift the fielder one or two feets here and there every time. So the fielder needs to keep an eye on me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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