The upcoming IPL 2026 season is all set to kick start on March 28, and many believe that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter could be preparing for a very different role inside the CSK camp. Dhoni might take on the role of mentor instead of being the main finisher like previous seasons.
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Robin Uthappa said on Star Sports: “I think this is going to be his (MS Dhoni) last year. I see him playing more of a mentor-cum-player role this year; I see him playing less of a role. I don’t see him batting at seven. I see him batting at eight, knowing that he is on his way out. I will feel he will do this. Then we will see the true potential of Gaikwad.”
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However, Uthappa has insisted that the current skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad should continue leading the five-time champions. He feels Gaikwad deserves time to grow as captain and prove himself without constantly being compared with Dhoni, who won five IPL trophies for CSK.
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Pathan said during the same discussion, “If the franchise feels Gaikwad is making many mistakes, then it is a different thing. But just because Sanju has come, I don’t think that should be done.”
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