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Dhoni Rejects Impact Player Role, IPL 2027 Future Uncertain
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is deciding whether he will play in the IPL in 2027.
He has said he does not want to play only as an Impact Player.
Instead, he wants to be the team’s full-time wicketkeeper.
That means he would stay on the field for all 20 overs.
Former CSK batter Subramaniam Badrinath thinks the Impact Player role would be better for Dhoni’s body.
It could let Dhoni bat late and avoid keeping for the entire innings.
Dhoni has not yet confirmed whether he will return for another IPL season.
He has won five IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni told Subramaniam Badrinath he will not play as an Impact Player.
Dhoni wants to remain a full-time wicketkeeper if he continues playing in the IPL.
His decision has increased uncertainty over his participation in IPL 2027 and beyond.
Badrinath believes the Impact Player role could reduce Dhoni’s workload and benefit CSK tactically.
The 45-year-old Dhoni has faced fitness concerns and has played a more limited batting role recently.
- Who
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni, with comments from former Chennai Super Kings batter Subramaniam Badrinath.
- What
- Dhoni has rejected the possibility of playing as an Impact Player and wants to remain a full-time wicketkeeper.
- Where
- The Indian Premier League, involving Chennai Super Kings.
- When
- The comments concern IPL 2027 and beyond; Dhoni stepped down as CSK captain before the 2024 season.
- Why
- Dhoni prefers the responsibilities of a full-time wicketkeeper, while Badrinath says the Impact Player role could reduce his workload amid fitness concerns.
Dhoni’s Position
Badrinath’s View
Playing role
Dhoni’s Position
Dhoni has told Badrinath that he will not play as an Impact Player and wants to remain a full-time wicketkeeper.
Badrinath’s View
Badrinath believes Dhoni would be ideal as an Impact Player because his batting involvement has been limited and keeping for 20 overs is physically demanding.
Workload and fitness
Dhoni’s Position
Dhoni’s stated preference requires him to stay on the field for the full 20 overs if he continues playing.
Badrinath’s View
Badrinath says the Impact Player role could ease the workload on Dhoni’s body while preserving his finishing ability and experience.
IPL 2027 future
Dhoni’s Position
Dhoni’s refusal to adopt the Impact Player role leaves his return for another season uncertain.
Badrinath’s View
Badrinath believes the rule could tactically benefit Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings and potentially help extend his career.
Key facts
- Player
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni
- Age
- 45
- Preferred role
- Full-time wicketkeeper
- Rejected role
- Impact Player
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings
- IPL titles led
- Five
- Future in question
- Participation in IPL 2027 and beyond
Quotes
Subramaniam Badrinath
Former Chennai Super Kings batter commenting on Dhoni’s IPL role
“His body cannot withstand long durations, which even Fleming has said. He is only going to bat after the 16th over and keep wickets. When his participation is so less, he would be ideal as an Impact Player,”
rediff.com
“He has personally told me that he won't play as an Impact Player. He sees himself as a full-time keeper, and that means he has to be on the field for the full 20 overs.”
rediff.com
Sources
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