Delhi: Before IPL 2027, the discussion regarding the future of former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni has intensified. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has given a big statement on Dhoni's IPL career. He believes that the last phase of Dhoni's cricket career is near and now Chennai will have to prepare to move ahead without him.

Dhoni has been in the news for the last few years regarding his future in IPL. Due to injury, Dhoni could not even play the entire season of IPL 2026. All franchises have to submit the list of retained and released players to BCCI by 17th November. All eyes are on Dhoni's future before the mini auction to be held on 16th December.

When will Dhoni retire? Kaif replied

Mohammad Kaif talked about Dhoni's future on his YouTube channel. He said that Dhoni never tells anything about his decisions in advance. In such a situation, it is difficult to say whether he will take any decision regarding IPL in December or not.

Kaif said, 'Dhoni has never revealed his cards. In such a situation, how can we say that he will take any decision in December? Even last year he did not play in any match. Fans used to see him practicing in the nets and thought that he would be seen in action in the next match, but it did not happen.

The last phase of Dhoni's career is near

Kaif further said that no one knows anything about former CSK captain Dhoni. He admitted that the end of the former Indian captain's career is near and Dhoni himself would know this. However, nothing is clear yet regarding his next step.

CSK moves forward without Dhoni

According to Kaif, Chennai Super Kings will now have to move forward without Dhoni. He said that the franchise has also started preparations for this to some extent. Including Sanju Samson in the team can be a step in this direction. At the same time, Rituraj Gaikwad has taken the responsibility of captaincy.