‘This will be Dhoni’s last year…’ Former cricketer claims, says – There is no need to give captaincy to Samson…
New Delhi. Five-time champion team Chennai Super Kings will start their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30. The captaincy of the team will be in the hands of Ruturaj Gaikwad. This year Sanju Samson will also be with the team. Before IPL 2026, former cricketer Robin Uthappa has said that perhaps Mahendra Singh Dhoni This will be the last year of. There is no need to give captaincy to Sanju Samson. Captaincy should be with Gaikwad only.
Robin Uthappa said, “IPL 2026 will probably be Dhoni’s last year in the yellow jersey. I think this year he will be seen more in a mentor-cum-player role. I don’t see Dhoni batting at number seven. I see him batting at number eight. Knowing that he is in the last phase of his career, he will slowly try to phase himself out. I think he will do that. That’s when we get Rituraj as the captain. Gaikwad’s real strength will be seen. If it doesn’t work, you always have Sanju Samson in the team who can take over the responsibility of captaincy.
Sanju Samson should not be given captaincy
Uthappa further said, “I don’t think CSK should hand over the responsibility of captaincy to Sanju Samson. You have to give time to Ruturaj Gaikwad to establish himself as the captain. He has been leading the team since 2024. People may say anything, but he is coming out of the shadow of MS Dhoni.”
Gaikwad makes his mark
Uthappa further said, “You want Gaikwad to fully come out and create his own identity. You want to see what he can do. You want him to lead the team when MS is not playing and stand on his own, without the pressure of always being in his presence. So, I think you can see Dhoni in a slightly more ‘hands-off’ role.”
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