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Will MS Dhoni Play in CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Match?

Will MS Dhoni Play in CSK vs SRH IPL 2026 Match?

With reports suggesting that MS Dhoni is fully fit and will return to the IPL 2026 match, CSK vs SRH has raised doubts about the wk-batter’s grand farewell after the game. Having missed the entire IPL 2026 season due to a calf injury, the 44-year-old might play his final home game for CSK against SRH at Chennai. The scenario fits with MS Dhoni’s announcement himself mae five years ago. During CSK’s IPL title celebrations in 2021, Dhoni said he will play his final T20 game in Chennai. “I have always planned my cricket. The last game I played was in Ranchi. The last home game in ODI was at my hometown in Ranchi. So, hopefully, my last T20 will be in Chennai. Whether it’s next year or in five years’ time, we don’t really know,” said MS Dhoni. With no match scheduled to be played in Chennai after this fixtures. Hence, there is strong chances that tonight could be the final time the Chepauk crowd sees MS Dhoni in action in CSK’s home venue. The …

Will MS Dhoni Play in MI vs CSK Clash of IPL 2026?

Will MS Dhoni Play in MI vs CSK Clash of IPL 2026?

With anticipations over the return of MS Dhoni for the upcoming MI vs CSK clash, the bowling coach Eric Simmons has provided an update on the veteran wicketkeeper. He confirmed that despite the medical team’s assessment of MS Dhoni’s fitness on match day, the final call will be from the player. “A decision on him (Dhoni) will be taken tomorrow by him and the medical staff, if he is absolutely ready to go,” Simmons said on the eve of the match. Meanwhile, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has also not revealed MS Dhoni’s return date, but confirmed that he will return to action very sooner. “We were playing a practice match which is where he snapped his calf. He wasn’t been able to run as comfortably as he would like to due to the injury. Since then, it’s been all about taking time on his recovery. He is getting there slowly. Maybe, he might feature in the next game or the one after that. He will back one day definitely,” Gaikwad said at an event. The …

Will MS Dhoni Play in MI vs CSK Clash of IPL 2026?

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

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 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad speaks on MS Dhoni’s ball-striking and agelessness | Ipl News

IPL 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad speaks on MS Dhoni’s ball-striking and agelessness | Ipl News

Ahead of Chennai Super Kings’ Indian Premier League opener against Mumbai Indians, MS Dhoni spoke about how long he would continue to play for CSK. “I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That’s my franchise. Even if I’m in a wheelchair, they’ll drag me,” he said on JioHotstar ahead of the match against Mumbai Indians. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad emphasised that Dhoni being on the team was beneficial for many of the newer players, who were still struggling to hit as well the long-time CSK player was doing ahead of the start of their season. Story continues below this ad “A lot of new players have joined the team and sometimes they struggle to strike the ball as good as he is striking it right now. So, definitely it inspires a lot of us including myself,” Gaikwad said. “So, whatever he is doing at the age of 43, I think it is remarkable. We have certain strengths that we have been following since the last two years. So, I think nothing much …