IPL 2026: Five Potential Mid-Season Shocks to Rock the 19th Season

• The 19th IPL season, featuring 84 matches, is set to begin with Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad.
• Ajinkya Rahane might be removed as KKR captain if the team's performance doesn't improve after finishing 8th last season.
• Rohit Sharma could be benched by Mumbai Indians if his performance at the top order doesn't meet expectations, despite his recent 50-over form.
• Sanju Samson might replace Ruturaj Gaikwad as CSK skipper mid-season if the team continues to underperform, following their trade for Samson.
• MS Dhoni, nearing 45 and facing fitness issues, could potentially announce his retirement midway through the season, a move that would shock fans.