Legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-boss MS Dhoni is all set to play his last Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Just when the retirement was growing loudly, MS Dhoni has confirmed his close people that he is ready to expand the career of his story in IPL 2026.
The 44 -year -old reputed Indian legend is re -writing the rule of longevity in cricket. For the past few years, there have been large -scale speculation around the retirement of CSK legend, but they kept suspense alive during the previous IPL season earlier this year.
MS Dhoni is ready for one last roar in the IPL.
He said that his fitness would decide his IPL future. Now, people close to Dhoni confirmed that the former Indian captain is not saying goodbye to the game as long as he catches the body, but the upcoming IPL 2026 could be his last season as a player.
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As stated by Telecom Asia Sport, MS Dhoni has already started preparing for his grand farewell in 2026. Sources close to the legendary cricketer say that fans from all over the world will see one of the most emotional games in History in IPL 2026.
Since the onset of the league in 2008, Dhoni has been the hallmark of Chennai Super Kings. From five IPL titles to countless unforgettable Finnish, he has created a fan base that worships him as “Thala”. But now he is preparing both “physical and mentally” for his “farewell season”.
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The report further revealed that Dhoni has recently re-prepared his training efforts, with gym work, skill-based exercises and recovery sessions, clinging to a rigorous routine. Despite retiring international cricket in 2020, he has refused to slow down.
The legendary cricketer said that he would continue to fight on the field until his body gives. While nothing officially confirms, sources believe that IPL 2026 will definitely be Dhoni’s last dance. If true, every step of his will make his fans emotional in the next season.
In particular, Dhoni scored 196 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 135.17 in IPL 2025, where he batted mainly at number 7 or 8 for CSK. He also led the side in the middle of the season due to Ruturaj Gikwad’s injury.
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Meanwhile, former CSK batsman Anirudha Srikanth recently recalled how Dhoni’s decisions tested young off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to the limit. At the beginning of Ashwin in Cape Town against Mumbai Indians, Dhoni opted to rotate Manpreet Ghani, Thilan Thaushara, Andrew Flintoff, Jacob Oram and Joginder Sharma, left Ashwin on the bench.
Even after the loss, Dhoni placed Ashwin on the bench for the next 13 matches in his first season. Even in 2010, Dhoni’s mines limited Ashwin to just two outings in the first seven matches during a turbulent run for CSK. But after Ashwin’s four wickets, Dhoni changed his stand, and later became one of the biggest changes of IPL.