Former India cricketer and 2007 T20 World Cup winner Joginder Sharma has stated that while MS Dhoni is still fit to continue, he believes its time that the 43-year-old bid goodbye to the IPL tournament. MS Dhoni is captaining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in ongoing IPL 2025.

CSK, a five-time IPL winner and 12-time playoffs appearances, looked like a shadow of their former self, as it became the first team to crash out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race. MS Dhoni has been leading the team since Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury.

Speculations have been going around about Dhoni's future, which only got stronger when his parents, wife, and daughter came to Chepauk last month for Chennai's fixture against Delhi Capitals.

Joginder Sharma, who not only played with Dhoni for India but also for CSK, believes it is time for the veteran wicketkeeper to bid adieu to his 18-year-long journey in the cash-rich league.

"Considering Mahi's fitness level, he should play up to prove his fitness, but I believe it is time for him to rest,” Joginder Sharma told ANI.

After his final strokes helped Chennai defeat the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders earlier this month, Dhoni talked about his retirement plans. In the next six to eight months, he said, he would have to evaluate if his body could withstand pressure.

"After this IPL gets over, I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure. Nothing to decide now, but the love and affection I have seen is excellent," he said in the post-match presentation.

Dhoni toppled several records in IPL, including featuring in 400 T20s, becoming the oldest player to be adjudged the Player of the Match, securing most wins as a captain and many more.