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According to Uthappa, Dhoni is looking to transition into a &#8220;mentor-cum-player&#8221; role, gradually weaning himself away from on-field leadership and pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key factor fueling these retirement rumors is the high-profile trade of Sanju Samson to CSK for \u20b918 crore. Experts believe the Kerala star has been brought in as a long-term successor to Dhoni behind the stumps and potentially as a leadership backup. A viral video showing the 44-year-old Dhoni limping after a recent training session at Chepauk has added to the concerns regarding his persistent knee issues, which required surgery back in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uthappa predicts that Dhoni will bat lower down the order\u2014possibly at number 8\u2014to allow Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson to take full charge of the game. While CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has assured fans that Dhoni will feature throughout the season, the strategic inclusion of Samson suggests the franchise is preparing for a post-Dhoni era. For million of fans, IPL 2026 might be the last time they see the iconic number 7 leading the &#8220;Whistle Podu&#8221; brigade on the field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speculation regarding MS Dhoni\u2019s retirement has reached a fever pitch ahead of IPL 2026. Former India and CSK batter Robin Uthappa has dropped a major hint, suggesting that the upcoming season will most likely be the legendary &#8220;Thala&#8217;s&#8221; final year in the yellow jersey. 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