IPL 2026: Dhoni, Rahane, Boult & More - Stars Eyeing Retirement After This Season?

• Speculation mounts that several big cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, Harshal Patel, Ishant Sharma, and Trent Boult, might retire after IPL 2026.
• MS Dhoni, former CSK captain, has hinted this could be his last IPL season, especially with Sanju Samson joining the franchise.
• Ajinkya Rahane, currently captaining KKR, has played for multiple franchises and accumulated 5,032 runs in 198 matches.
• Harshal Patel, a fast bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, might consider retirement if his performance doesn't improve this season, having previously won the Purple Cap.
• Ishant Sharma (Gujarat Titans) and Trent Boult (Mumbai Indians) are also nearing the end of their careers, with Boult having taken 143 wickets in 120 matches.