Eden Gardens turns yellow every time Chennai Super Kings visit Kolkata to face the home side Kolkata Knight Riders, in the Indian Premier League.
This Wednesday was no exception as CSK took on KKR at the iconic venue in an IPL 2025 clash, which was extremely crucial for the hosts to remain in the hunt for a play-offs spot.
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As expected, Dhoni was the centre of attraction as thousands of fans cheered for their favourite Indian cricket star.
The former India captain did not disappoint his loyal fan base in a home away from home, as he made sure CSK returned to winning ways. Dhoni remained at the crease until the very end and had even struck six in Andre Russell's final over of the match.
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Did MS Dhoni play his last match at Eden Gardens? CSK captain drops subtle hint on retirement
CSK has performed miserably in the 2025 season as they sit at the bottom of the table despite winning the clash against KKR on May 7.
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Dhoni, who will turn 44, has also witnessed his form dipping massively. While the veteran cricketer is yet to take a final call on his IPL career, speculations have risen over the future of the legendary wicket-keeper.
Speaking in the post-match presentation ceremony, Dhoni was asked about the love he receives every time he plays in Kolkata, to which he said: "That is the love and affection I have got throughout—not to forget I am 42. I have played a long time, a lot of them don't know when it is going to be my last time (Big smile)—so they want to come and see me play—there is no escaping the fact after this IPL.
"I have to work hard for another 6-8 months to see if my body can take this pressure, nothing to decide now - but the love & affection I have seen is excellent!"
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While the CSK icon did not explicitly revealed if he would consider retirement after the 18th season of the IPL, he surely dropped a hint on his future.