I can try: MS Dhoni asked to play till 60, chat with actor Sivakarthikeyan goes viral
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IPL 2026: MS Dhoni joked about playing IPL till he is 60-year-old during a CSK fan event. His response to actor Sivakarthikeyan sparked fresh excitement among fans.
MS Dhoni once again sparked excitement among Chennai Super Kings fans after joking about playing IPL till the age of 60 during a light-hearted interaction at Chepauk. The CSK icon, now 44, drew loud cheers when he responded to actor Sivakarthikeyan’s playful request to keep playing for years to come.
The moment came during CSK’s fan event on March 22, where Sivakarthikeyan, shared the stage with the IPL 2026 squad and spoke about his journey as a fan of the side as well MS Dhoni. Urging Dhoni to ignore retirement talk and continue donning the yellow jersey, the actor’s request was met with a humorous yet telling response. Speaking during the interaction, Dhoni said maintaining fitness at his age was becoming increasingly difficult before sparking hope amongst the CSK fans.
“It will be difficult but I can try.”
A CSK fan at heart, Our star SK in the house #Roar26 #WhistlePodu pic.twitter.com/Sl8aG0xmGH— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 22, 2026
The remark triggered a roaring response from the Chepauk crowd, with the video of the exchange quickly going viral across social media.
Dhoni, who is set to play his 19th IPL season, remains one of the league’s most iconic figures. With 278 matches and 5439 runs, he has been central to CSK’s journey, leading the franchise to five IPL titles before stepping down as captain ahead of the 2024 season. Although he briefly returned to lead the side last year after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury, the team is now firmly transitioning towards a new leadership phase.
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