IPL 2025: ‘Mahi, don’t break our hearts again!’, viral clips show CSK fans urging MS Dhoni to retire
Xtra Time Web Desk: CSK fan, I have to be honest — we want what’s best for the team, not just one player. A vintage Dhoni would have walked in when the team was in deep trouble, not when the match was already lost,” the fan added emotionally.
This outpouring of frustration comes in the wake of CSK’s worst-ever home defeat in IPL history — a 50-run thrashing by rivals RCB at the Chepauk. Fans, who had turned up in massive numbers for the marquee clash, were left disillusioned not only by the team’s performance but also the perceived lack of urgency and tactical clarity during a critical run chase.
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Retirement sympathy expired..????
— ಸತ್ಯ..???? (@ToxicSathya18) March 29, 2025
#CSKvsRCB #ViratKohli #RCB pic.twitter.com/Uss25N11Es
Key Points of Fan Frustration:
Tactical Decisions: Sending R Ashwin ahead of Dhoni when the asking rate was already out of hand sparked outrage and confusion.
Team Selection: Criticism towards Deepak Hooda’s role and Rahul Tripathi’s position as an opener.
Dhoni’s Late Entry: While his two sixes in the final over brought brief joy, fans questioned why he didn’t walk in earlier when the team was crumbling.
Ticket Pricing & Fan Experience: The black-market ticket resales and the overall experience were likened to big-budget Tamil cinema events, but with none of the satisfaction.
சகாப்தம் முடிந்தது @ChennaiIPL ????#CSKvRCB pic.twitter.com/UFsZLs9OX8
— VɪʟʟᴀɪN (@Villain_Offll) March 28, 2025
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What’s Next for CSK?
With emotions running high and performances underwhelming, pressure is mounting on the CSK think tank. Calls for introspection are growing louder, especially around the continued reliance on aging stars and questionable selections. Fans are also beginning to raise the difficult question of whether this could be MS Dhoni’s final season, and if so, how he should be managing both expectations and game-time decisions.
