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This time the Indian Premier League may prove to be the last season of the tournament for many experienced players. In this, the name of Mahendra Singh Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings is at the top. The names of Trent Boult of Mumbai Indians and Ajinkya Rahane of Kolkata Knight Riders are also included.
The new season of the Indian Premier League is about to start. Among the veterans taking part in the tournament, there are many players who will be playing for their team for the last time. There are speculations that some experienced players may announce their retirement after IPL 2026.
These 5 players can retire after IPL 2026 and at the top of this list is the name of Mahendra Singh Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings. Although every season there is talk of retirement of this champion captain, but he silently starts preparing for the next season. This time also nothing can be said but Dhoni has indicated that he will probably enter the tournament for the last time.
Former Chennai Super Kings captain and star wicketkeeper batsman MS Dhoni. He can retire from IPL after this season. Ever since Sanju Samson has joined the franchise, it seems as if Dhoni's cricket career is nearing its end. This player, who made the team champion 5 times, has scored a total of 5,321 runs.
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Ajinkya Rahane's name is also being included in the list of those who have announced their retirement from playing IPL this time. At present, the focus of the captain of Shahrukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders is on winning the trophy for the team. Apart from Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, Rahane has played IPL for many other teams. He has scored 5032 runs in a total of 198 matches.
Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Harshal Patel. Recently his performance has declined. If he does not play well this season then retirement may be his only option. Harshal Patel is no longer that effective in the death overs. He won the Purple Cap while playing for RCB in 2021 and Punjab Kings in 2024.
Fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who plays for Gujarat Titans, is also included in this list. Due to age, he can play very few matches now, so after IPL 2026 he can decide to retire. Playing for a total of 7 teams including Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, he has taken 96 wickets in 117 matches.
Mumbai Indians' star fast bowler Trent Boult is also nearing the end of his career. He plays very few matches now and may retire from the league after IPL 2026. This bowler, who has played for Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders so far, has 143 wickets in his name in 120 matches.
