IPL 2023: The recently retired India opener Murali Vijay criticized the media for persistent rumors regarding MS Dhoni’s impending retirement. The former batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) believes that athletes deserve time off near the end of their careers. The two main stories leading up to IPL 2023 were MS Dhoni possibly playing his final season and players managing their workload.

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When questioned about it, Vijay curtly replied that by discussing people, the press unintentionally puts pressure on them. The 39-year-old made fun of the alleged fans-turned-detractors. Who write athletes off by encouraging retirement talks as though speaking from personal experience.

IPL 2023: “It’s An Individual Choice” – Murali Vijay

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IPL 2023: “Very Harsh For Y’all To Ask This Question” – Murali Vijay

“It’s an individual choice. It’s high time people understand what a cricketer is going through. He’s served our country for about 15 years. So we should be giving him space to take that call rather than putting pressure by asking when he will retire. It’s very harsh for y’all to ask this question. Everybody is asking about MS’ retirement. It is so sad for me to sit and answer it. I have retired recently, so I know how it feels.”

Murali Vijay told Sportskeeda in an exclusive interview organized by Star Sports

The loyalists are coming from a bizarre place of curiosity where they want to be mentally ready for the end of the world. But want it to never arrive, whereas the nitpickers aren’t happy with Dhoni’s health. Due to a knee injury that has limited his quick-footed running. MS Dhoni has been compelled to bat as late in the order as possible. His ability to use willows, though, hasn’t changed at all.

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The 41-year-old has the second-highest strike rate, with 210.71, among players who have taken at least 25 deliveries this season. Murali Vijay also emphasized how experts usually find a method to resolve issues.

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“I never thought about these things. I just wanted to go and play. Even now, in my heart, I want to play. The situation you guys have put me in is making me make those decisions. It’s very hard to give an honest answer. It’s up to each individual, they are all professionals, and I am pretty sure they’ll come up with their plans.”

Vijay, a commentator with Star Sports for IPL 2023, said

The four-time winners’ attempt to install talented all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as Dhoni’s replacement last season failed as they finished eighth. Ben Stokes has suddenly become a candidate, but the CSK administration will undoubtedly consider his health and England’s demanding international schedule.

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