IPL 2023: Yusuf Pathan Believes Impact Player Rule Will Elongate MS Dhoni’s Career

Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings have reached another playoff defeating Delhi Capitals by 77 runs. As the end of the ongoing IPL season approaches, the fans of MS Dhoni are getting anxious thinking about his retirement. While there is no official statement about this, rumors have been circulating throughout the season. Nonetheless, former SRH all-rounder Yusuf Pathan believes that the CSK skipper can easily play 5 more years.

This season, MS Dhoni has barely played more than an over per game. Therefore, keeping in mind the impact player rule, Yusuf Pathan expressed that the CSK skipper can elongate his career. “In my opinion, Dhoni can continue playing for another five years because of the new Impact Player rule. He has said nothing about retirement. It’s others who have been talking about it and still has a lot of cricket left in him. He has hit big sixes in IPL, despite the pain in his knees. So this shows his commitment towards the sport,” Yusuf Pathan said.

MS Dhoni can continue playing for another five years: Yusuf Pathan

Earlier during the IPL, MS Dhoni was seen joking about his retirement when Danny Morrison had asked him about his plans. After serving Chennai Super Kings for 14 years, MS Dhoni was seen taking a lap of honor at the ground during the CSK vs KKR clash. Moreover, Sunil Gavaskar was also seen taking the captain’s autograph making everyone emotional. Nonetheless, with 2 more games for Chennai this year, fans will hope to see as much of MS Dhoni as possible.

CSK’s victory over DC has put Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings in the qualifier 1 which will again be played in Chennai on 23 May. With CSK finishing in the top 2, even if they lose the qualifier 1, they will get another chance at the finals. “There is no recipe for success. You try and pick the best players and give them the best slot to perform. Credit to the management as well, they always back us. But, the players are most important, without the players, we can’t do anything. I think death bowling, confidence is very important,” MS Dhoni said after the win against DC.