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News India Live, Digital Desk: The news of player trading before the IPL auction is in full swing. Meanwhile, a news has created a stir in the cricket world – Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson going to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Ravindra Jadeja coming to Rajasthan. Although this is just a speculation right now, it has given rise to another big debate – will Mahendra Singh Dhoni play the next IPL season?
Amidst all this turmoil, Dhoni’s former teammate and former CSK player Robin Uthappa has given a statement which may disappoint Dhoni’s fans.
Uthappa made a big revelation on Dhoni’s future
Robin Uthappa recently said in an interview that he is sure that Dhoni will not be seen playing in the next season. He said, “I personally don’t think MS Dhoni is going to play. I think he has played his last match. I spoke to him about this last year, he told me that he will continue to play.”
But Uthappa also clarified that this is his personal opinion and it is possible that Dhoni may surprise everyone. He said, “But you can’t say anything about MS Dhoni, he is always known to surprise.”
Is Sanju’s entry a sign of Dhoni’s retirement?
The news of Sanju Samson joining CSK has given further impetus to this matter. Cricket experts believe that if Sanju comes to CSK, it will be a big strategic move. Sanju is not only an excellent batsman and wicketkeeper, but he also has good captaincy experience.
If Dhoni retires, CSK will need an Indian captain and wicketkeeper. Sanju Samson fits perfectly for this role. He can be a strong contender to take Dhoni’s legacy forward.
What is the truth about Sanju-Jadeja trade?
At present, no official statement has come from CSK or Rajasthan Royals on this trade. It is also being said that perhaps Ravindra Jadeja is not happy with his role in the team, hence he wants to change the team.
Uthappa also talked about this and said, “Maybe Jaddu is not happy with his role, because when he comes to bat there are not many balls left… Or maybe Rajasthan wants him back in their team, because he started his career from there.”
Now whether this is a trade or not, one thing is clear that Dhoni’s IPL future is in question. His decision to play or not will be one of the biggest news of IPL 2026.