Sun Mar 23 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Gaikwad: Dhoni’s Retirement? Not While Sachin’s Still Hitting Sixes!

**Chennai, March 22** – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has dismissed speculation surrounding MS Dhoni’s retirement, pointing to Sachin Tendulkar’s continued success in the International Masters League as evidence that Dhoni has plenty of cricket left in him.

Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Gaikwad highlighted Tendulkar’s impressive performances at the age of 51, stating, “If Sachin Tendulkar is batting this well at 50, I think there are still many years to go for MS Dhoni.” He emphasized Dhoni’s focused training regime, designed to maximize his impact in the final overs of matches, a role he’s effectively filled for the past two seasons, scoring 161 runs at a remarkable 220 strike rate last year.

Gaikwad praised Dhoni’s dedication, calling his achievements at 43 “remarkable and commendable.” He confirmed that Dhoni’s training is specifically geared towards hitting sixes and maintaining peak physical condition. While Dhoni himself has offered mixed signals regarding retirement – expressing a desire to continue playing for a few more years but also sporting a T-shirt with a cryptic “One Last Time” message – Gaikwad remains confident in his captain’s continued contributions to the CSK team.

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