India, Nov. 10 -- Amid the swirling speculation around the much-anticipated IPL trade negotiations between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, where the five-time champions are set to acquire Sanju Samson in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, pending approval from the IPL Governing Council, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif reckoned that the legendary MS Dhoni has played a central role in the deal. He suggested it could be Dhoni's final act in the IPL before an inevitable, heartbreaking farewell.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said Dhoni is unafraid of losing a match-winner like Jadeja in order to acquire a capable wicketkeeping and leadership option in Samson. The former India batter felt the decision l...