The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may have been MS Dhoni’s last game, leaving fans speculating about the future of the former CSK captain. The match took an unexpected turn when RCB’s Yash Dayal dismissed Dhoni on the second delivery of the final over, shifting the momentum in his team’s favor.
A video circulating on social media showed Dhoni skipping the traditional post-match handshake with RCB players and heading straight back to the dressing room. Despite being at the front of the queue of CSK players waiting to shake hands, Dhoni decided to leave without completing the gesture. However, he did shake hands with RCB’s support staff and a few bench players on his way back.
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with some criticizing Dhoni for not showing sportsmanship and others defending his actions. In a separate video, Virat Kohli was seen going to the CSK camp to meet Dhoni, possibly to make up for the missed handshake on the field.
With CSK failing to make it to the playoffs this season, fans were hoping to see Dhoni lift the trophy at their home ground in Chepauk. However, the team’s disappointing performance has dashed those hopes, leaving Dhoni’s future in the IPL uncertain. As the cricket fraternity waits for an official announcement from Dhoni, the question remains – was this his final IPL appearance?