Chennai Super Kings will be without their legend MS Dhoni for most of the first half of IPL 2026. Nearing 45, Dhoni has long struggled with knee and back issues and is now out of action due to a calf strain. Latest reports suggest that the former India captain could be out for nearly 6 games, in a major blow to the 5-time champions.
Chennai Super Kings will be without their legend MS Dhoni for most of the first half of IPL 2026. Nearing 45, Dhoni has long struggled with knee and back issues and is now out of action due to a calf strain. Latest reports suggest that the former India captain could be out for nearly 6 games, in a major blow to the 5-time champions.
CSK had earlier confirmed that Dhoni was rehabilitating from an injury and was to miss the start of the season. The 44-year-old did not travel to Guwahati, where the Men in Yellow begin their campaign against the Rajasthan Royals.
"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 a statement.
Now, as per a Times of India report, Dhoni's absence could stretch further. The former India captain is in line to miss the first 6 games of the season due to his injury. Dhoni was seen limping on and off the field during practice at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with CSK only later revealing his injury troubles.
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