Five IPL Legends Set to Retire Post-2026 Season, Including a Mumbai Indians Superstar
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IPL 2026: 5 Veterans Including MS Dhoni & Trent Boult Eye Retirement
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News18•24-03-2026, 21:30
IPL 2026: 5 Veterans Including MS Dhoni & Trent Boult Eye Retirement
•IPL 2026 could mark the final season for five veteran players, with age and form being key factors.
•MS Dhoni, 44, has hinted at retirement, with CSK bringing in Sanju Samson as his potential successor; Dhoni led CSK to 5 titles and scored 5,321 IPL runs.
•Ajinkya Rahane, captaining KKR, might also retire after scoring 5,032 runs in 198 matches across multiple teams.
•Harshal Patel's declining performance could force retirement; he previously won Purple Caps for RCB (2021) and Punjab Kings (2024).
•Ishant Sharma of Gujarat Titans, due to age and fewer matches, and Mumbai Indians' Trent Boult, focusing on T20 leagues, are also likely to retire.