The return of Chennai Super Kings’ star player Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be delayed, as he is still recovering from a calf strain. Head coach Stephen Fleming provided an update on Dhoni’s progress, stating that he is on the road to recovery. Unfortunately, Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
Despite some setbacks, CSK is confident in their squad. Urvil Patel is a potential replacement for Mhatre, but Fleming believes the team is doing well with the players they have. Sarfaraz Khan was promoted to No. 3 in the last game against Mumbai Indians.
CSK is currently in fifth place in the standings with three wins and four losses. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form has been a topic of discussion, but Fleming expressed support for the young captain. He believes Gaikwad is a quality player and is respected within the team.
The upcoming match will be played on a wicket with longer boundaries, but Fleming is not concerned about the batters. He believes that the T20 format favors aggressive batting.
Gujarat Titans, the upcoming opponents, did not hold a press conference as they played a game in Bengaluru the previous night.
The article was published on April 25, 2026.
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