Big blow to Chennai, Dhoni out, will not play initial matches of IPL 2026
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MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026: In a statement issued by Chennai Super Kings on the morning of the first match of the season, it was confirmed that Dhoni is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf injury. Due to this, the team can enter the initial part of the tournament without its star player. Chennai's first match is against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on 30 March.

Big blow to Chennai, Dhoni out, will not play initial matches of IPL 2026
New Delhi. Before the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Chennai Super Kings team has suffered a big setback. Big news has come out regarding former team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing in the opening match of the tournament. The chances of MS Dhoni playing in the first two weeks of IPL 2026 are less. He is recovering from a strain in his calf.
In a statement issued by Chennai Super Kings on the morning of the first match of the season, it was confirmed that Dhoni is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf injury. Due to this, the team can enter the initial part of the tournament without its star player. Chennai's first match is against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on 30 March.
Official Statement
MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026.