India, May 21 -- As Chennai Super Kings' journey came to a heartbreaking end on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium following an 89-run defeat to Gujarat Titans, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was first asked to reflect on the match and then on a season where CSK almost pulled off a remarkable comeback despite a poor start and injury uncertainty. But before the broadcasters let him go, the burning question everyone wanted answered was finally put forward: will MS Dhoni return next year?

For a question of that magnitude, many expected Gaikwad to end the suspense with a straightforward "yes." Instead, his response only added further intrigue to the speculation surrounding Dhoni's future.

Gaikwad admitted he himself had no update on whether Dho...