Former Australia and Mumbai Indians batter Aaron Finch has brushed off any suggestion that MS Dhoni might be stepping away from the IPL, insisting that Dhoni’s playful remark at the toss about “not knowing if he would play the next game” was purely “tongue in cheek”.
Finch voiced his confidence on JioHotstar, predicting that the former India captain—and current leader of the Chennai Super Kings—will don the yellow again in IPL 2026.
Chennai’s hopes of defending their title were dashed after they became the first franchise eliminated from IPL 2025, following a four-wicket loss to the Punjab Kings. The unexpected exit sparked widespread debate over Dhoni’s future in the tournament, intensified by his midseason elevation to captaincy after Ruturaj Gaikwad suffered an elbow injury in the fifth match.
Reflecting on Dhoni’s lighthearted exchange with commentator Danny Morrison at the toss, Finch remarked, “No, there wasn’t. I think it was all tongue in cheek, and those two have had some great toss moments over the years. Danny has asked him questions like that, and MS is always there to rein him in. So I’m sure that we’ll see MS Dhoni again.” His endorsement offers reassurance to fans eager to see Dhoni continue his storied IPL journey.
