Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif opined that if RR batter Sanju Samson's potential trade deal to CSK is completed, then MS Dhoni may leave IPL 2026 midway after playing seven to eight matches. Kaif said IPL 2026 will be his last IPL season, adding, "It's 2026, and he doesn't play any other cricket. It's not easy to...play IPL to IPL."