MS Dhoni To Miss Opening Weeks Of IPL 2026, Big Setback For Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni has handed Chennai Super Kings an early-season concern, with the veteran wicketkeeper-batter ruled out for the opening two weeks of Indian Premier League 2026 due to a calf strain.
The franchise confirmed that "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. Get well soon, Thala!." The update comes just days before CSK begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
This setback has also reignited conversations around Dhoni’s future. With speculation already swirling about IPL 2026 possibly being his final season, the injury, combined with ongoing knee issues, has added to the uncertainty.
At a recent fan event titled ‘ROAR 26’ at Chepauk, Dhoni himself admitted that his fitness is “on the way down,” hinting at the physical challenges he’s been managing behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, CSK appear to have prepared for such scenarios. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team has strengthened its wicketkeeping bench by adding Sanju Samson and investing heavily in young talent Kartik Sharma.
Despite the current setback, Dhoni’s legacy in the IPL remains unmatched. In 278 matches, he has amassed 5,439 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.45, including 24 half-centuries. He also stands as the sixth-highest run-scorer in the league’s history, yet another reminder of his enduring impact on the game.
For now, CSK fans will hope for a swift recovery as their iconic ‘Thala’ races against time to return to the field.
The franchise confirmed that "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. Get well soon, Thala!." The update comes just days before CSK begin their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
This setback has also reignited conversations around Dhoni’s future. With speculation already swirling about IPL 2026 possibly being his final season, the injury, combined with ongoing knee issues, has added to the uncertainty.
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At a recent fan event titled ‘ROAR 26’ at Chepauk, Dhoni himself admitted that his fitness is “on the way down,” hinting at the physical challenges he’s been managing behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, CSK appear to have prepared for such scenarios. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team has strengthened its wicketkeeping bench by adding Sanju Samson and investing heavily in young talent Kartik Sharma.
Despite the current setback, Dhoni’s legacy in the IPL remains unmatched. In 278 matches, he has amassed 5,439 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.45, including 24 half-centuries. He also stands as the sixth-highest run-scorer in the league’s history, yet another reminder of his enduring impact on the game.
For now, CSK fans will hope for a swift recovery as their iconic ‘Thala’ races against time to return to the field.
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