Sakshi's Mention of 'Final Match'?: Fans Analyze Her Exchange with Ziva During MS Dhoni's CSK Game Against DC
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The speculation regarding MS Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League escalated on Saturday following the viral spread of a brief video featuring Sakshi Dhoni conversing with their daughter, Ziva. During the Chennai Super Kings' match against the Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sakshi was visible on the broadcast, and viewers believe she appeared to say "last match" to Ziva.
This moment, captured during the second innings and subsequently shared widely on X, has led fans to interpret it as a significant indication that Dhoni may be in his final IPL season or possibly has already played his last game at Chepauk.
Although there has been no official statement from either the franchise or the player, the presence of Dhoni's parents, Pan Singh and Devaki Devi, in the stands further fueled speculation. This marked the first occasion that his parents attended the stadium to watch him compete for CSK.
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If Saturday marked Dhoni's farewell at Chepauk, it concluded on a melancholic note. CSK faced a 25-run defeat against Delhi Capitals, resulting in their third consecutive loss in IPL 2025. Their pursuit of 184 runs never gained momentum after a sluggish beginning, and Dhoni's contribution of an unbeaten 30 runs off 26 balls fell short of closing the gap.
Interestingly, just a day earlier, there had been speculation about Dhoni possibly resuming the captaincy for CSK, as regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined due to injury. However, Gaikwad made a timely recovery and took charge of the team, while Dhoni served as the wicketkeeper and played in the middle order.
As retirement rumors intensified, CSK made a discreet effort to quell the speculation. The franchise shared a meme on X, featuring a scene from a Tamil film where a character urges a restless audience to cease their discussions and move forward. Accompanied by the caption "no context," the post was both enigmatic and resonant with fans familiar with the team's meme-centric communication approach.
Despite CSK's position in the lower half of the standings and heightened emotions among fans, the events of Saturday—both on and off the field—have intensified the prevailing uncertainty. It remains to be seen if the loyal supporters at Chepauk have just experienced the conclusion of an era, but the atmosphere certainly carried a sense of farewell.
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