The year 2026, along with writing a golden chapter in sports history, can also become the end of the careers of many great players. Stars like Novak Djokovic, the last pillar of the ‘Big Three’ of tennis, the Messi-Ronaldo era of football and Dhoni-Harmanpreet of cricket may bid farewell. Amidst the rise of young stars, these legends are fighting to save their legacy.
On the tennis court, Novak Djokovic is no longer chasing records, but is facing challenges from rising stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. 2026 could be their last chance for these legends to say goodbye to the game. The 2026 World Cup will be emotional for football lovers. Cristiano Ronaldo has declared this as his last tournament. It will be a celebration for Lionel Messi, because Argentina is no longer completely dependent on him. The end of their historical rivalry is near.
The era of these greats in cricket will end
MS Dhoni’s IPL career in Indian cricket may end in 2026. By including Sanju Samson, Chennai Super Kings have indicated that the focus is now on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Samson. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket six years ago, can leave the field completely.
The 2026 T20 World Cup could also be the last stop for women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur. Her aggression has taken women’s cricket to new heights. Harman, who won the ODI World Cup, will be an inspiration for many generations.
Bangladesh cricket may also get a shock
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s career may end without a formal farewell due to political instability. Shakib, who was away from the country, made Bangladesh competitive on the global stage, but the allegations affected his game.
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