Published 14:43 IST, November 27th 2019

MS Dhoni wants to leave CSK? Former captain could join rival team in IPL 2021

MS Dhoni has proposed an idea to CSK to release him and use the Right to Match option to buy him back for a lower price than what they had bought him for

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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re is clear picture that is emerging about MS Dhoni’s future and all sorts of speculations are being made. While one has a slightest of ideas about when  former India captain hangs his boots, he won’t be doing it anytime soon.

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According to a leading news daily, Dhoni has planned to play in Indian Premier League (IPL), at least, for two more seasons, in 2020 and 2021.

Dhoni has been on a sabbatical after India's heartbreaking loss against New Zealand in semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 earlier this year in England. He reportedly went on to serve Paramilitary forces for two months and currently, he is spending his time off from cricket with his family in his hometown, Ranchi which has led to speculations over his international future as a player.

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However, it seems he’s t done with T20 cricket for two more years. report quoted sources saying that re would be a big auction before 2021 IPL and Dhoni had already told m that he would play tournament. So, re was  question of his retirement from T20 version anytime soon.

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As per report, Dhoni had reiterated his commitment to Chennai Super Kings and wanted to leave behind a stable squad after teams were rejigged due to major IPL auction planned ahead of IPL 2021.

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Dhoni Doesn’t Want CSK to Retain Him

It furr claimed that in order to give CSK more financial power during auction, Dhoni had even proposed idea of three-time IPL winners releasing him and using 'Right to Match' option to buy him back for a lower price than what y had bought him for in inaugural season of cash-rich league.

But CSK had rejected idea and report furr stated that even when Dhoni decides to quit his playing career, he would remain with franchise as a mentor.

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13:41 IST, November 27th 2019