The 44-year-old has been undergoing rehabilitation for a calf muscle strain, and indications are that he may require at least another week before being considered for selection
Dhoni has missed only six games in IPL for CSK and in those six games, the Chennai-based franchise has been on the losing end five times
"MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026," CSK said in an official statement.
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli leads the list of highest run scorers in IPL with 8,661 runs, while David Warner, with 6,565 runs, leads the table for overseas batters
Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 30
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he evening blended cricket with entertainment, highlighted by an electrifying musical performance from A. R. Rahman, making it a perfect curtain-raiser for IPL 2026.
Uthappa indicated that Dhoni may not have a major on-field presence throughout the season and could instead contribute more from a guiding role within the squad
In IPL 2025, Dhoni often walked in during the final stages, when matches were already slipping away
MS Dhoni has not kept wickets in only eight IPL matches across the 2008 and 2009 seasons for Chennai Super Kings
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, during the announcement of the event, said the function is intended as a formal season launch and a celebration of the franchise's long-standing connection with its fans
Dhoni, 44, will turn out for his franchise Chennai Super Kings in the IPL starting March 28, and De Villiers urged the talisman to change his trend of batting way down the order in recent years
From blockbuster player moves to legendary returns and defending champions looking to prove a point, there is no shortage of reasons for fans to be excited.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the "last time" fans see MS Dhoni turning out for Chennai Super Kings.
Dhoni returned on social media after nearly two years and he took the opportunity to tell head coach Gautam Gambhir how good a smile looks on his intense face.
If India beat New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, Surya will become only the third Indian captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to win an ICC title as an Indian skipper in his debut tournament
The Chennai-based franchise shared a promotional video on their official Instagram handle to reveal the jersey
The renewed deal will see Dhoni feature in multi-platform campaigns as Swaraj prepares to introduce new offerings tailored to evolving agricultural requirements
The former captain was clear that if a player continues to perform and remains fit, there should be no ambiguity over selection, regardless of age
Rohit Sharma, at the number eight spot with 280 ODI appearances, is the only active player behind him on the list