Bad news for CSK fans, new update on Dhoni's return, wait increased

New Delhi: Another bad news has come for the fans of Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026. The wait for team stalwart and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return in the 19th season has increased. Dhoni suffered a calf injury during practice, after which CSK had informed on its official In such a situation, it has become clear that Dhoni will not play for CSK for almost half the season.

Chennai Super Kings' first match in IPL 2026 is with Rajasthan Royals on 20 March. This match between the two teams will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In such a situation, in the absence of Dhoni, it is clear that Sanju Samson will take over the responsibility of wicketkeeping. With Dhoni not in the team, CSK will definitely miss his experience.

This is believed to be the last IPL season for Dhoni.

It is being said about Dhoni, who has turned 44, that this is his last IPL season. Dhoni is currently playing in the team as an uncapped player as per the new rules of BCCI. Dhoni had announced his retirement from all formats of cricket in the year 2020, but despite this he has been playing in IPL.

Let us tell you that under the captaincy of Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings team has won the title five times. Talking about Dhoni's IPL career, he has played a total of 278 matches in this league so far. In IPL, Dhoni has scored 5439 runs at a strike rate of 137.45. Dhoni has achieved the feat of scoring 24 half-centuries in IPL.