Suresh Raina has confirmed that his former teammate MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026 despite retirement talks. Dhoni, who returned as CSK captain mid-season, is apparently planning to continue despite CSK’s struggles in IPL 2025.

Suresh Raina reveals MS Dhoni's minimal involvement in CSK auctions and speaks out on the team's struggles despite his leadership.

CSK also struggled with the lack of a quality finisher, with Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni as their options. Both were top-quality cricketers, no doubt, but they are past their prime, and the team needed fresh blood in the squad.