The wicketkeeper-batter did not travel to Guwahati for the opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), scheduled for Monday, March 30. Mahendra Singh Dhoni is currently undergoing intensive rehabilitation in Chennai, which will keep him out of the Chennai Super Kings squad for the next few crucial weeks.
“It is definitely a big blow for us and we'll have to deal with it,” a senior CSK official said.
CSK Have Multiple Wicketkeeping Options Amid MS Dhoni Injury
Despite MS Dhoni’s injury, Chennai Super Kings have multiple wicketkeeping options. Sanju Samson, who joined the team through a marquee trade during the off-season, will take over the primary wicketkeeping duties.
CSK chief executive officer Kashi Viswanathan had indicated that MS Dhoni could use the Impact Player rule during IPL 2026. The legendary cricketer batted lower down the order throughout last season.
CSK Rely on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson in Dhoni’s Absence
The team had a disappointing season in IPL 2025, finishing at the bottom of the table. The five-time Indian Premier League champions will hope for better results this season.
CSK supporters may look forward to Dhoni’s possible return at Chepauk later in the season, but the next few matches will reveal how the team plans to shape its future without him. Dhoni rarely misses matches due to fitness issues. He has played 278 IPL matches, the most in the marquee tournament.
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