IPL 2026, MS Dhoni: The troubles of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have increased at the beginning of IPL 2026. The team has faced defeat in 3 consecutive matches and has not got a single win so far. On the other hand, team icon and former captain MS Dhoni is suffering from calf injury. At the beginning of the tournament, the franchise had told that Dhoni is undergoing rehabilitation and will not be able to take the field for the first two weeks.

According to this, MS Dhoni will not be able to play at least 3 matches. But now before the fourth match, another update has come out on his return.

Big suspense on MS Dhoni's return

There is concern about the fitness of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Dhoni is still going through the rehabilitation process to recover from the injury and is not match fit yet. In the first three matches of the season, he did not travel with the team for the away games, while he also did not take the field in the home matches.

44-year-old Dhoni is currently in Chennai with his family and is recovering under the supervision of the team physio and massager. A few days ago, he also did a batting session in the nets, but it will take time to regain full fitness.

According to the report, it may take at least one more week for Dhoni to be fit enough to play the match. In such a situation, his chances of playing in the home match against Delhi Capitals to be held on 11 April 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) are very less.

After this, his chances of appearing in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on 14th April are also weak.

The team is waiting for Dhoni's return

CSK's start has been disappointing in the absence of Dhoni. The five-time champion team has not won any match yet, which is the second longest initial losing series of the season for them. The team is feeling great need of Dhoni's experience and finishing skills. Additionally, youngster Dewald Brevis has also been out of the first three matches due to a side strain injury, although his recovery is going well and is likely to be available for the next match.