“He has told me he won’t play as Impact Player” - Former CSK batter’s huge claim on MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2027
Badrinath said Dhoni told him he will stay on the field for all 20 overs, even as questions grow over his IPL 2027 return.
- Subramaniam Badrinath, former Chennai Super Kings batter, revealed on his YouTube channel that Dhoni has decided against playing as an Impact Player for future Indian Premier League seasons.
- The 45-year-old former Chennai Super Kings captain missed the entire 2026 season owing to a knee injury, fueling retirement speculation within the Indian Premier League.
- Badrinath noted that Dhoni intends to remain a full-time wicketkeeper, requiring him to stay on the field for all 20 overs despite suggestions the Impact Player role could reduce physical strain.
- Defending the Impact Player rule, Badrinath argued that Shivam Dube's limited bowling for CSK stems from team management decisions rather than the rule itself.
- With 5,439 runs in 278 IPL matches and five titles led, Dhoni's future remains uncertain as fans monitor whether the CSK great will return for the upcoming season.
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Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made it clear that he will not play as an impact player in the IPL. According to former CSK batsman Subramaniam Badrinath, Dhoni intends to play as a full-time wicketkeeper if he enters the 2027 IPL. This decision, given his advancing age and fitness challenges, further increases the suspense surrounding his participation in the next season.
MS Dhoni rejects Impact Player role, keeping CSK’s 2027 IPL future uncertain
Mahendra Singh Dhoni will not play as an Impact Player in future IPL seasons. He prefers to remain a full-time wicketkeeper for the entire duration. Subramaniam Badrinath feels the Impact Player role could benefit Chennai Super Kings tactically. Dhoni's fitness concerns continue to fuel speculation about his IPL participation. His decision affects Chennai Super Kings' planning for upcoming seasons.
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