Since his retirement from international cricket in August 2020, there has been a great deal of debate regarding the potential role of MS Dhoni as a member of the Chennai Super Kings team in the future.The question of whether MS Dhoni will continue to play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has been a topic of great debate since his retirement from international cricket in August 2020. There is an increasing belief that Dhoni may not participate in IPL after 2023, and as a result, the fans of his team Chennai are enthusiastically attending matches both at home and away venues dressed in yellow. They are hoping to witness the exceptional skills of this remarkable wicketkeeper-batsman in action.

In a conversation with Suresh Raina after their victory against Mumbai Indians by six wickets on May 6, MS Dhoni expressed his plan to continue playing for another year after securing the trophy.

 He appears to be in good shape and is performing exceptionally well in batting. Additionally, the team has great chemistry at the moment and it is evident that a Dhoni masterclass takes place following the post-game presentation ceremony.
Observably, numerous players are receiving valuable knowledge from him. Ultimately, the decision regarding his future will depend on how he perceives his physical condition at the time; he will base his choice on that. In a private virtual discussion, Raina, who is an expert on IPL for Jio Cinema, expressed that based on her experience spending time with him, she believes that he should continue playing for another year.

When asked about the successor of Dhoni after he retires, Raina suggested that the opener Ruturaj Gaikwad could be the next captain for Chennai and acknowledged his significant growth as a player this year.
Gaikwad gained prominence in IPL 2021 as he emerged as the highest run-scorer with 635 runs, enabling Chennai to secure their fourth championship title. During IPL 2023, Gaikwad batted in ten innings and successfully scored 384 runs with an average of 42.67. Additionally, he teamed up with Devon Conway to establish a formidable opening partnership.

He appears to be stable and collected and motivated to achieve a victory for MS Dhoni, as he had expressed a desire to do so previously. He appears to be energized and striving diligently. He has made significant progress in improving his bat speed and his recent effortless six-hitting performance in the previous game is proof.