The ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 has been a huge success, with ‘Revenge Week’ starting off with a thrilling match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. Despite CSK’s victory, the absence of legendary player MS Dhoni has been a talking point. Dhoni, who has been sidelined due to a calf injury since the pre-season, has yet to make an appearance in the current campaign. CSK, under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, has seen a turnaround in their performance and currently sits 6th on the table with 4 wins out of 9 matches. Fans are eagerly awaiting Dhoni’s return to boost the team’s chances of securing a spot in the top 4. Although cleared by the medical team, Dhoni has chosen not to travel with the squad to avoid being a distraction. Batting coach Mike Hussey emphasized Dhoni’s team-first mentality and his desire to not take the focus away from the team’s goals. It remains to be seen when the beloved player, known as ‘Thala’, will make his comeback this season.
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