Mahendra Singh (MS) Dhoni has been an IPL player for 17 seasons so far. The talented wicketkeeper-batter and former Team India captain may not play for more than a season after recent revelations. Eagle-eyed fans noticed a hidden message written in Morse code on MS Dhoni’s shirt as he arrived in Chennai ahead of IPL 2025 preparations.
The cryptic message on his shirt translates to ‘One Last Time’, a hint fans believe signals Dhoni’s impending retirement.
Social Media Erupts After Fans Decode Retirement Message on Dhoni’s Shirt
Tons of social media comments followed Dhoni’s arrival and the hidden message on his T-shirt. Some comments from social media users are below:
The Morse code which is written in Ms Dhoni’s Tshirt means ‘One Last Time ‘
— kinetic_45 (@kinetic_karthi) February 26, 2025
Dhoni’s T-shirt morse code says – “ONE LAST TIME”
— 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑨 (@Vidyadhar_R) February 26, 2025
The morse code on his t-shirt reads “One Last Time”!
— Kannan Nachimuthu (@25k_aNNa) February 26, 2025
MS Dhoni’s Tshirt actually translates to one last time…
— Engineer’s Miracle (@Engineers_magic) February 26, 2025
MS Dhoni IPL Performance So Far (2007 – 2024)
IPL 2007 – IPL 2012
Dhoni scored 414 runs (65 HS) across 16 matches in the first-ever IPL season in 2007. He batted 14 innings and got 4 not-outs as a then-CSK debutant. His strike rate (133.5 from 310 balls) was a remarkable feat at the time for the young wicketkeeping-batter.
Dhoni’s next season (IPL 2009) will see him smash home 332 runs with a 127.2 strike rate and 41.5 average. He achieved this tally in 14 games.
He will go on to deliver another great season at CSK during the 2009/10 season. 287 runs (136.6 strike rate and 31.88 average) to cement his status as one of the IPL’s best wicketkeeper-batters.
Dhoni will continue in his fine form at IPL 2011 (392 runs in 16 games) and IPL 2012 (358 runs in 19 games) to improve his profile as a top limited-overs player.
IPL 2013 – IPL 2015
18 matches were all Dhoni needed to post 461 runs for CSK at IPL 2013. The talented wicketkeeper also had 5 not outs in the season at a 162.8 strike rate. His consistent performances continued as he bagged 371 runs during IPL 2014 (74.2 average) and 372 runs in 17 games at IPL 2015.
Dhoni decided to make an adventurous switch to the now-defunct Rising Pune Super-giants (RPS) after IPL 2015.
IPL 2016 – IPL 2017
Dhoni became RPS’ captain after his big-money move to the Pune-based franchise. His first season saw him put together a decent tally of 284 runs with a 135.2 strike rate and 40.5 average.
His high-scoring abilities coupled with immense leadership abilities ensured RPS had a great IPL season by all standards. He also scored 290 runs the next season before making the switch to CSK for another long stint.
IPL 2018 – IPL 2021
Dhoni’s CSK comeback went better than many analysts expected as he bagged 455 runs in 16 games at IPL 2018. His other performances from IPL 2019 to IPL 2021 saw Dhoni register 730 runs across three seasons.
IPL 2022 – IPL 2024
The now-aging Dhoni was able to put together 232 runs at IPL 2022, 104 runs at IPL 2023, and 161 runs at IPL 2024. Dhoni now plays in selective roles as he approaches retirement after a colourful and trophy-laden IPL career.
10 Record Stats of MS Dhoni in IPL Cricket
- MS Dhoni has scored 5,243 runs in IPL matches from 2007 – 2004.
- He maintains a decent overall IPL average of 39.12.
- His career strike rate in IPL cricket is 137.53 after his consistent outings since 2007.
- Dhoni has finished 95 innings not out to confirm his role as one of the league’s top finishers of all time.
- He has hit 363 fours and 252 sixes throughout his IPL career as of the 2024 season.
- His highest score in the IPL is an unbeaten 84 during IPL 2019. He also bagged 416 runs in 15 games that season.
- Dhoni has recorded 24 half-centuries in IPL matches so far.
- MS Dhoni has bagged an impressive 152 catches and ensured 42 stumpings as a wicketkeeper.
- Dhoni posted an outstanding average of 74.20 in IPL 2014 with 10 not outs in 15 innings.
- Dhoni’s IPL career spans over 15 seasons. He is one of few cricketers like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma still in IPL action after taking part in the competition’s first season.
