'Ghutne Mein Jo Dard Hota Hai...': MS Dhoni's Witty Response Viral To Fan's Request Ahead Of IPL 2026; Video

Chennai Super Kings star MS Dhoni gave a witty reply to a fan's request of returning to play the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Ranchi-born cricketer responded to the fan's request as he cited his knee pain, saying, 'Ghutne mein jo dard hota hai, uska take care kaun karega'.

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The last few IPL seasons have been building up to be Dhoni's last due to his increasing age and the inability to play as well as before due to fitness issues. Having played all the seasons thus far, the legendary cricketer's return for IPL 2026 remains highly doubtful, with his current age being 44.

Speaking during an event, the keeper-batter said the below about his possibility of returning for IPL 2026:

"Abhi nahin pata khelunga ki nahin khelunga (I don't know if I'll play or not), so I have time to decide, December ke aas paas. So, I'll take a couple of months, then I'll decide."

With a fan screaming, "You have to play, sir", Dhoni replied wittily:

"Ghutne mein jo dard hota hai uska take care kaun karega." (What about my knee pain? Who will take care of that?)

Fans shouting u have to play sir

MS Dhoni : Who will take care of knee pain and smile 😃 pic.twitter.com/v1Msz9yval

— Yash MSdian ™️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) August 10, 2025

The 44-year-old managed 196 runs in the 14 matches played in IPL 2025 while keeping a strike rate of 135.17. He also captained the Super Kings in a few games due to Ruturaj Gaikwad getting ruled out of the tournament midway due to injury. Nevertheless, the five-time champions created an unwanted history, finishing at the bottom of the points table for the first time in history.

MS Dhoni is the most-capped player and most-capped captain in IPL history

Having played all 18 IPL seasons, the veteran cricketer holds the record for most number of appearances in the tournament history, featuring in 278 games. Additionally, he has captained in 235 matches and has affected a record 201 dismissal behind the stumps.

Along with Rohit Sharma, Dhoni is also a five-time IPL-winning skipper, winning five titles for the Super Kings.