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No Coach Can Drop Dhoni: Ex-CSK Star Badrinath's Bold Claim on Thala's IPL Future

MS Dhoni is set to play IPL 2026.

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News18•13-03-2026, 16:08

No Coach Can Drop Dhoni: Ex-CSK Star Badrinath's Bold Claim on Thala's IPL Future

•Former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath claims no coach, not even Stephen Fleming, can drop MS Dhoni from the playing XI.
•Badrinath believes Dhoni will play every match in IPL 2026, calling it 'literally impossible' to make him an Impact Player.
•Dhoni, 44, is set for his 19th IPL season amidst speculation over his role due to declining batting skills.
•CSK's trade of Sanju Samson for Rs. 18 crore and other young wicketkeepers like Urvil Patel hints at future planning post-Dhoni.
•The former CSK player's remarks follow CEO Kasi Viswanathan's statement about Dhoni playing all matches.

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