Will Dhoni Play In IPL 2026? Australian Legend Michael Clarke Makes Shocking Prediction – Cricket.com

Michael Clarke, one of the greatest batters to have played for Australia, predicted that MS Dhoni, the legendary former India captain and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK)’s heart and soul, will keep on playing for the side, even in the next season of the league. 
Although Dhoni was in the worst of form, scoring only 196 runs in 13 innings, he also did not manage to change the fortunes of the side that finished last, for the first time in the league’s history. 
Speaking on his own YouTube channel, Beyond23 Cricket, Clarke said, “I think MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play in next year's IPL. MS Dhoni is massive. Every time Chennai plays, even in away games, there are more Chennai fans than any other fan. Sponsors are there because of MS Dhoni. The fans are there because of MS Dhoni.”
"He is the king of that franchise. They want him to keep playing, and I don't think people realise the impact. When he decides to retire, it will be a huge loss to the franchise," he added.
Dhoni has led CSK to five titles, the joint-most by any team in IPL’s 18-year history. 
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