Before the Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings, MS Dhoni was seen training, which thrilled the team’s supporters and raised the possibility of an earlier than anticipated return.
After the team announced that Dhoni will be out for almost two weeks owing to a calf strain, he missed CSK’s inaugural game against Rajasthan Royals. He was termed out just before the season opening and did not go to Guwahati with the team. However, Dhoni was seen carrying his uniform and taking part in practice in a recent video that was posted on CSK’s official social media.
This most recent discovery is made even more intriguing by the fact that Dhoni was also spotted in training prior to the opening match but was ultimately ruled out. Now that the images have surfaced again, people are wondering if the veteran will return sooner rather than later.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a terrible start to the 2026 Indian Premier League, losing badly to the Rajasthan Royals in their first game. Batting first, CSK struggled to form partnerships and frequently lost wickets as they were bowled out for just 127. Jamie Overton delivered a hard blow, but their batting lacked impetus.
In response, CSK’s bowling issues were also shown as the Rajasthan Royals easily chased down the goal in just 12.1 overs.
