All posts tagged: MS Dhoni injury update

MS Dhoni to turn up at Chepauk, but unlikely to play vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News

MS Dhoni to turn up at Chepauk, but unlikely to play vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News

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3 min readChennaiMay 18, 2026 12:55 PM IST Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to turn up at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for Chennai Super Kings last home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 44-year-old hasn’t been at any of the venues so far this season on match days with the former captain preferring to stay back at the team hotel even for Chennai’s home games. However, that looks to change on Monday with Dhoni expected to be in attendance. However, Dhoni is unlikely to play the fixture even as an Impact Player as he is understood to have picked up a fresh injury during one of the training sessions. The Indian Express understands that before the trip to Lucknow, Dhoni injured his thumb during a net session. And despite booking tickets to fly to Lucknow, he decided to stay back in Chennai. On the eve of the game, Dhoni came out and batted in the nets for about 30 minutes, showing no visible discomfort even when he hit a few big hits. However, post the …

MS Dhoni sits out of trip to Delhi ahead CSK’s next IPL 2026 match | Cricket News

MS Dhoni sits out of trip to Delhi ahead CSK’s next IPL 2026 match | Cricket News

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1 min readUpdated: May 4, 2026 04:05 PM IST MS Dhoni has not travelled to Delhi for Chennai Super Kings’ next match against the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026. The five-time champions’ bowling coach Eric Simmons told the media on Monday that the talismanic former captain hasn’t travelled to the national capital for the game that will be played on Tuesday, thus possibly making it the 10th match that Dhoni has missed this season. CSK are currently placed sixth on the league table, having picked themselves up after a rather disastrous start in which they suffered with three back-to-back defeats. CSK had revealed ahead of their season opener that Dhoni had been ruled out for the first two weeks with a calf injury. Since then, the 44-year-old underwent a fitness test, cleared it and joined the team to the away trips to Hyderabad and Mumbai. However, despite travelling with the team and practicing regularly, Dhoni has stayed away from the dugout on match days. More to come…   Disclaimer: We do not …

MS Dhoni edges closer to IPL 2026 return after wicketkeeping stint at Wankhede Stadium | Cricket News

MS Dhoni edges closer to IPL 2026 return after wicketkeeping stint at Wankhede Stadium | Cricket News

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3 min readMumbaiApr 22, 2026 07:00 AM IST Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s chances of playing his first match in IPL 2026 for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians on Thursday moved closer after the 44-year-old had his first wicketkeeping session at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. The session lasted nearly 40 minutes when two batsmen – Sarfaraz Khan and Urvil Patel – were batting with the former captain behind the stumps. Observers, who have been witnesses to multiple training sessions, felt that this was the first time they had seen the Jharakhand cricketer undergo wicketkeeping drills behind the nets. After his wicketkeeping session, Dhoni padded up for a batting session and batted for close to an hour, first facing the CSK bowlers before taking throwdowns. Rule No. 1: Don’t step out when Thala’s behind the stumpsRule No. 2: Read Rule No. 1 again 😂💪#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/mPYUIb3yuW — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2026 The 44-year-old has been on the sidelines for CSK’s first six matches, recovering from a calf strain. The franchise had released a …

Will MS Dhoni Feature in SRH vs CSK Clash in IPL 2026?

Will MS Dhoni Feature in SRH vs CSK Clash in IPL 2026?

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The Chennai Super Kings are set to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season, and fans are eagerly waiting for the return of MS Dhoni to action. MS Dhoni was recently seen batting in the nets, striking the ball, and even clearing the ropes with ease. The franchise has shared a video on Instagram showing him in good touch, which only increased excitement among fans. MS Dhoni has been recovering from a calf strain and is not expected to feature against SRH. Although the initial two-week recovery period has ended, the team is taking a cautious approach. However, sources have indicated that his rehab is progressing well, and he could be back either for the clash against Mumbai Indians on April 23 at Wankhede Stadium. MS Dhoni has been picked in the injury during a practice session just before the start of the IPL, which ruled him out of the opening weeks. 𝐈𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞!⚔️#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/2zaudiTxNi — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 17, 2026 “He is still doing his rehab and we …

MS Dhoni likely to play his first IPL match of the season against the Mumbai Indians on April 23

MS Dhoni likely to play his first IPL match of the season against the Mumbai Indians on April 23

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 15, 2026 06:43 PM IST Former Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s first match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) could be against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23. According to CSK sources, 44-year-old Dhoni, who is on the sidelines after suffering a calf strain at the pre-season camp, is now close to regaining full fitness. CSK’s next match is an away fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but there is no confirmation if Dhoni will travel with the team. CSK are eighth out of 10 teams on the points table, winning two of their five games. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team lost three in a row before winning their last two home matches, against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Dhoni has been following CSK’s home matches from the team hotel but has been seen at practice sessions. When facing throwdowns, he has shown no discomfort. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni isn’t the solution to CSK’s problems and Chepauk can no longer live in denial On the …

Injury Scare Over? MS Dhoni Fitness Update Emerges as Dewald Brevis Adds Buzz Before CSK vs DC Showdown

Injury Scare Over? MS Dhoni Fitness Update Emerges as Dewald Brevis Adds Buzz Before CSK vs DC Showdown

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A new update on MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis has emerged ahead of the IPL 2026 CSK vs DC clash on April 11 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Chennai Super Kings had a difficult start to their campaign this season, suffering three consecutive defeats against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru and sank to the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. South African batter Dewald Brevis and MS Dhoni missed the initial phase of the tournament due to respective injuries during training. With CSK preparing for an important clash, Dewald Brevis is likely to return to the playing 11 for the upcoming clash against the Delhi Capitals, boosting CSK’s batting lineup. However, MS Dhoni has been undergoing rehab for a calf muscle strain and missed the start of the IPL 2026. According to reports, MS Dhoni underwent a fitness test a few days ago, and it is likely that CSK do not want to rush his return and might organise another fitness test for him. On this occasion, CSK head coach …

Will MS Dhoni Feature in SRH vs CSK Clash in IPL 2026?

Will MS Dhoni Play in CSK’s Next Match Against Delhi Capitals? CEO Kasinathan Gives Major Update

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With cricket fans and CSK uncertain over the availability of MS Dhoni, the franchise CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that the wk-batter is set to miss another match in the IPL 2026 season as he continues to recover from a calf injury. MS Dhoni has been unavailable since the start of the season and will be sitting out of CSK’s upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on April 11. Speculations around his return, MS Dhoni has been seen in practice session visuals surfaced online, raising hopes among fans about his comeback. Speaking to media, CSK CEO Kasi Visawanathan made it clear that there is no fixed timeline for MS Dhoni’s return. “MS is undergoing rehab and it will take some time. We can’t say how much time,” he said. MS Dhoni absence has left a significant void in the CSK lineup leaving team struggline to find stability on the field. The former Indian captain has long been the backbone of the franchise and his presence alone has raised the players mindset in the field. His injury …

IPL | Stephen Fleming on CSK batting: ‘We’ve got some youngsters who are very exciting, so I don’t think strike rate is going to be a problem’ | Cricket News

IPL | Stephen Fleming on CSK batting: ‘We’ve got some youngsters who are very exciting, so I don’t think strike rate is going to be a problem’ | Cricket News

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5 min readChennaiMar 29, 2026 08:50 PM IST Having finished at the bottom of the table last season, and the team hampered by injuries to key players, Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has called on his team to start on a strong note. CSK, the five-time champions, start their new IPL season in Guwahati with the likes of MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis ruled out with an injury. Having pressed for plenty of changes to the squad from last season, which has seen the arrival of Sanju Samson and a couple of fresh faces in Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer, CSK have an uphill task at their hand. The franchise was amongst the first to start their preparations early in the first week of March. And Fleming was hopeful that the work they put behind in recent weeks would reflect in the middle. “You always look a little bit at the points table. But it’s a long tournament. So it’s always nice to start well. You do a lot of preparation. And the first …

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s injury comes as blessing in disguise for Chennai Super Kings, as they go for modern T20 approach, starting with game vs Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s injury comes as blessing in disguise for Chennai Super Kings, as they go for modern T20 approach, starting with game vs Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

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4 min readMar 29, 2026 08:17 PM IST For the first time since the IPL began in 2008, Chennai Super Kings will take the field against Rajasthan Royals without MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina. For a couple of seasons, when they failed to make the play-offs in successive editions, CSK appeared to be stuck in a time warp while Other franchises moved on, embracing a new attacking game plan all the way down the batting order. And now, after going after youth at the auction, CSK are now in uncharted territory without their Thala, who will miss at least two weeks of action due to a calf strain. Having chosen to stay back in Chennai for rehab, the face of the franchise would be absent from Guwahati, as they take on the inaugural IPL champions. While Dhoni missing a tie would have been a huge blow in times gone by, there is no anxiety in Chennai’s ranks this time. If anything, this could well be a signal for the franchise to move on from the …