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5 reasons why MS Dhoni should continue playing even after IPL 2021

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MS Dhoni had confirmed his IPL 2021 participation with the words ‘Definitely Not’ at the toss of the match against the Punjab Kings last year. Dhoni has retired from all forms of international cricket, but his fans can still witness him in IPL. However, the main question here is what’s next for MS Dhoni after IPL 2021?

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Will he walk away from the world’s grandest T20 league after leading the Chennai Super Kings since day 1, or will MS Dhoni continue playing? Another option for the current Chennai Super Kings skipper is to take up a role in the team management of the Chennai-based franchise.

While MS Dhoni has not commented anything on his status after IPL 2021, here’s a look at the five reasons why the CSK captain should continue playing.

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5. MS Dhoni will not play in Chennai this year

The most heartbreaking news for the Chennai Super Kings fans this year was that IPL 2021 will happen in India, but Dhoni won’t play in Chennai. Earlier also such a thing has happened.

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However, this time, Dhoni is a retired player. He only plays cricket for two months, and that too only 14 matches. IPL 2022 could happen the way the last many seasons occurred in home and away format. So, MS Dhoni will likely get a chance to play in Chennai if he continues.

4. MS Dhoni might get a match in Ranchi

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Ranchi has previously hosted IPL matches. Although MS Dhoni plays for the Chennai Super Kings team in IPL, he is from Jharkhand, with Ranchi being the place of his birth.

MS Dhoni could receive a grand farewell at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi if any IPL matches happen there next year. So, this is another reason why Dhoni shouldn’t quit playing IPL.

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3. IPL 2021 may happen behind closed doors

The previous season of IPL happened with zero fans. The broadcasters tried their best to create a stadium atmosphere with fake crowd noise. However, the feeling of a live audience is completely difference.

BCCI has announced that the first phase of IPL 2021 will take place behind closed doors. So, if the second phase also takes place in same manner, Dhoni will be playing his second consecutive season with not a single fan in attendance.

2. CSK need leader MS Dhoni after IPL 2021

Many fans would know that there will be a mega-auction which will happen next year. So, CSK will need a leader who can help the team in building a fresh squad for the next three seasons.

Dhoni has been a part of the leadership group many times at the time of mega auction. His experience can prove to be very crucial for the new players who join CSK in 2022. Also, Dhoni is the only captain to win a 10-team IPL. So, even that way, his experience will be beneficial after two new teams join IPL next year.

1. MS Dhoni can assist the new CSK captain after IPL 2021

Even MS Dhoni would have an idea that one day he will have to give the reins of CSK team to another player. Many current CSK players are on the verge of retirement or have retired from international cricket.

So, a new young leader for CSK can be a great choice. MS Dhoni can perhaps help the new leader after IPL 2021 just like he assisted Virat Kohli even after leaving the role of the Indian skipper.