There is no player in IPL history who creates anticipation just by existing quite like MS Dhoni. Every season the same question comes up. Is this the last one? And every season fans hold their breath until the answer becomes clear 
The latest updates around Dhoni and IPL 2026 have only added to the suspense. Four big things have emerged around his status for the season, and each one has sent CSK fans into a spiral of hope and anxiety in equal measure.
What makes this so compelling is the way Dhoni approaches each season. He does not make grand announcements. He just turns up, does the job, and leaves everyone wanting more. That quiet intensity is part of what made him a legend and it is part of why his retirement, when it eventually comes, will feel like the end of an era for millions of fans.
His captaincy exit story still has untold layers to it. Five secrets were recently revealed about how that decision unfolded, and even for fans who thought they knew the full picture, some of those details are genuinely surprising.
Whether 2026 is his last season or not, every Dhoni innings from here is precious. Watch every single one. For real-time updates when Dhoni is at the crease, 8JJ Sports at 8jjsports.com has live scores that keep up ball by ball. And for the full story, 8JJ.com has all the IPL coverage you need.