Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has once again put to rest the rumors surrounding MS Dhoni's retirement ahead of IPL 2026. There’s been a whirlwind of speculation about the former Indian captain's future in the IPL, especially following a less-than-stellar performance in IPL 2025. Earlier this year, Dhoni made it clear that he would take his time to decide what’s next, but the CSK CEO has reassured fans that Thala is here to stay and will definitely be part of the upcoming season. In a recent video on Provoke Lifestyle’s YouTube channel, a young fan asked the CSK CEO if Dhoni would be retiring soon. Viswanathan confidently replied that Thala isn’t going anywhere and humorously mentioned that he might need to check with the ex-CSK skipper about when he plans to hang up his boots. Here is what the CSK CEO said: “We are planning to win but we don’t know if we can. We will try our best. No, Dhoni is not going to retire. I will ask him and get back to you (on when will Dhoni retire),” Read also: Haris Rauf Banned After Asia Cup Misconduct, Suryakumar Yadav Under ICC Watch Dhoni has expressed his desire to savor the final years of his career. He acknowledges the emotional weight of the situation, admitting that playing cricket at a professional level is incredibly challenging. However, he’s made it clear that he’s not ready to call it quits just yet. MS Dhoni to Continue with CSK as CEO Confirms No Retirement Yet Since retiring from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni has continued to don the CSK jersey, though his performance has seen a decline over the years. Fans were particularly taken aback when he batted behind Ravichandran Ashwin at number eight during the IPL 2025 season. MS Dhoni’s unwavering love for cricket and his loyalty to the Chennai Super Kings remain as strong as ever. Despite the swirling rumors about his retirement, the CSK CEO’s comments confirm that Dhoni still has more to give. Fans can eagerly anticipate seeing “Thala” lead the team once again in IPL 2026, bringing the same passion and commitment that he’s always shown.