‘Thoda Aur Bhaiya’: Sanju Samson Wants Dhoni to Keep Playing IPL

Is This Dhoni’s Last IPL? Fans Hope Not!

Will we see Dhoni play again after this IPL season? Nobody knows for certain. But Sanju Samson, just like many fans, really hopes not. Samson, a big admirer, wants to enjoy the legend of Dhoni for a bit longer.

Samson Speaks for Dhoni Fans Everywhere

At a recent event, Dhoni and Samson were seen together. During this event, Samson shared a common thought among Dhoni fans. He voiced what millions want to say to the former India captain.

"Thoda Aur Bhaiya" – We Want More, Dhoni!

As Samson represents Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, he gets fan sentiments. "Whenever Dhoni is playing in the IPL, retirement talks begin," Samson mentioned. "In my heart, I’m like, ‘a little more brother’," he added with emotion.

Dhoni’s Cricket Path: From International Stage to IPL Stardom

Dhoni said goodbye to Test cricket long ago in 2014. Following this, he retired from all international games in 2020. Ever since then, discussions about his IPL future have constantly popped up. Currently, the IPL is the only place to watch him play cricket.

Incredible IPL Numbers for Dhoni

Looking at his IPL journey, it’s truly remarkable! At the age of 43, Dhoni holds the sixth spot for most runs in IPL history. He has amassed 5,243 runs in 264 matches. His batting average stands around 39. Furthermore, his strike rate is an impressive 137 plus! Moreover, he has scored 24 half-centuries.

CSK Retains Dhoni – The ‘Uncapped’ Star is Back!

For the upcoming IPL season, Chennai Super Kings signed Dhoni once more. Interestingly, they retained him as an uncapped player for a sum of 4 crore rupees. IPL rules allow teams to keep players as uncapped. This rule applies if they haven’t played international cricket for five years.