I don’t know when he will return… Has Dhoni retired from IPL also, CSK coach gave a heart breaking statement

New Delhi. One month is about to be completed since the Indian Premier League started in 2026 but till now former Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not come on the field to play any match. The team is still waiting for the return of MS Dhoni. The team’s batting coach Michael Hussey has admitted that no deadline has been set yet for the return of the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman in IPL 2026. Dhoni is recovering from his calf injury and is traveling with the team. CSK has not yet told when he will be available for selection.

Hussey says that Dhoni is batting well, but is not completely ready for the match yet.
One thing is clear from the latest information from CSK that Dhoni’s recovery is not being judged just by looking at his batting. When Mike Hussey was asked if there was any clarity on Dhoni’s comeback, he said, “No, I don’t know. He is making good progress in his rehab and I am happy with his batting.”

Hussey further said, “It depends on the progress of his running, because if he comes to bat in the last overs of the innings, he has to be able to take quick singles and two runs. He has to get confidence in his running and increase his speed. I don’t know when he will play, but I hope he returns as soon as possible, like all the fans want.”

This update is also important because MS Dhoni has not played a single match for CSK so far this season. Even before the start of IPL 2026, it was announced that he would not be able to play in the initial phase of the tournament due to a calf injury. At that time it seemed like a short-term absence. But as the season progressed and no date for his return has been decided, the focus has shifted to whether he is really ready to play the match.