The Indian cricket team faced a heartbreaking defeat against New Zealand in the semi-finals of the 2019 ODI World Cup, a loss that continues to haunt fans worldwide, especially given the team's strong performance up to that point. A pivotal moment in the match was Martin Guptill's run-out of MS Dhoni, a moment many believe altered the outcome. This match turned out to be Dhoni's final appearance in international cricket, as he retired a few months later. Recently, Dhoni spoke about the lingering disappointment from that loss in a video shared on social media. He expressed that it took him some time to come to terms with the defeat, acknowledging the emotional weight of missing out on a World Cup victory in what he knew would be his last tournament.
Dhoni reflected, "It was tough because I knew this would be my last World Cup, and winning would have been a fitting end. It was a heartbreaking moment, but we accepted the outcome and tried to move forward. It takes time, and I had plenty of it since I didn't play any international cricket afterwards. You have to come to terms with the fact that you did your best but couldn't win."
Although Dhoni has retired from international cricket, he continues to play in the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings. However, his participation in the 2025 IPL season remains uncertain.