Is the legend hanging up his gloves? Chennai Super Kings are actively planning for a post-Dhoni future, as a 2027 return looks increasingly unlikely.

While the franchise craves his leadership, they are now pivoting toward a mentorship or ambassador role. The era of the Captain Cool player is fading, but his legacy at CSK is set to evolve forever.

While the franchise craves his leadership, they are now pivoting toward a mentorship or ambassador role. The era of the Captain Cool player is fading, but his legacy at CSK is set to evolve forever.