The upcoming game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will not feature MS Dhoni, but reports suggest that he may make his return to the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL 2026 against Mumbai Indians on April 23 at the Wankhede Stadium. The 44-year-old former captain has been sidelined due to a calf injury and has missed the first five matches of the season. However, he is said to be close to regaining full fitness and there is speculation about his potential inclusion in the squad for the upcoming matches.
Despite his absence from the playing field, Dhoni has been actively involved in training sessions at Chepauk, providing guidance and support to the team. His influence was evident when bowling coach Sridharan Sriram’s interactions with spinner Noor Ahmad helped him deliver a match-winning performance. Chennai Super Kings had a tough start to the season but managed to bounce back with two consecutive wins at home, climbing to eighth place in the standings. They will now aim to maintain their momentum in upcoming away fixtures, starting with the match against Hyderabad on April 18.
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