MS Dhoni has been unavailable for CSK in IPL 2026 as he's been nursing himself back from a calf strain. In his absence, CSK struggled for balance initially, but seemed to have hit form at the right time.
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Ravichandran Ashwin feels MS Dhoni is unlikely to play for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Dhoni has missed the entire season so far due to a calf strain injury. Ashwin said CSK may not want to change their current playing combination while they are still in the playoff race. The former India spinner added that a farewell game for Dhoni in Chennai could still be possible if CSK get eliminated. Chennai Super Kings have now won three of their last four matches in IPL 2026.On a slow surface, almost tailor-made for spin, in Delhi, CSK's bowlers did early damage to a fragile-looking Delhi line-up. The pacers supported CSK's spinners, and DC were 69/5 in the eleventh over.
CSK's reply too started a little slow. Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed after a slow start, while Sanju Samson did his best to stay on the crease and soak up the pressure.
Samson was especially harsh on Kuldeep Yadav during his Player-of-the-Match winning unbeaten 87.
"MS Dhoni unlikely to play now" - R Ashwin
R Ashwin was speaking to journalist Vimal Kumar on his YouTube channel. The two discussed CSK's mid-season resurgence, and eventually the subject came to MS Dhoni's availability.
"The way things are going right now, I don't think so," he said. Ashwin was also asked if whatever was happening was the best way for Dhoni to phase himself out, but he decided not to engage.
"It looks unlikely now, because CSK still have a chance [to qualify for the playoffs]. If they have to change their combination now, then it becomes very difficult. So I think the chances [of MS Dhoni playing] are very slim. If they lose 2 of their next three matches, then he [Dhoni] might get a farewell game in Chennai. That is a possibility, I won't say no to it," he added.
CSK's next match
Chennai Super Kings are currently sixth on the points table with 5 wins and 5 losses each in 10 games. They are not out of the race to the playoffs, but they're not in either.
LSG will take on RCB in Lucknow on May 7 before this double header.
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