Speculation surrounding MS Dhoni’s future in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has continued following comments made by a former Chennai Super Kings teammate. According to reports, the former teammate indicated that Dhoni has explicitly stated he will not be returning to the league for the 2027 season, specifically ruling out the possibility of utilizing the 'Impact Player' rule to extend his career.

The 'Impact Player' rule, introduced by the BCCI, allows teams to substitute a player during a match, a mechanism that some analysts previously suggested could allow aging stars to continue competing without the full physical demands of a complete game. While Dhoni has not made an official public statement regarding his plans for 2027, this disclosure suggests he has privately set a definitive timeline for his retirement from the league.

There is currently no confirmation from Dhoni’s management or the Chennai Super Kings franchise regarding these claims. The report serves as the latest development in a long-standing narrative regarding when the former Indian captain will conclude his professional cricket career. As of now, the information remains based on the account of a single associate rather than an official announcement from the player himself.