MS Dhoni sparked retirement speculations by wearing a jersey with Morse code hinting at a potential farewell in IPL 2025. Retained by CSK for ₹4 crore, Dhoni continues mentoring under skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite changes in his role and social media buzz, no official retirement announcement has been made. Dhoni remains pivotal in CSK's setup, tackling challenges post-international retirement.
Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, reaffirms his commitment to an aggressive batting strategy despite back-to-back losses in IPL 2025. Faced with defeats against Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, Cummins insists on maintaining this high-risk approach to capitalize on upcoming batting-friendly conditions. The team hopes to rebound against Kolkata Knight Riders, with standout performances like Aniket Verma's recent innings offering hope.