Legendary skipper MS Dhoni will miss the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). According to a recent update by the franchise, the wicketkeeper-batter is likely to miss the first two weeks of the highly anticipated tournament due to an ongoing calf strain.
Sanju Samson was acquired by the Super Kings ahead of last year’s auction. He recently secured the Player of the Tournament award during India’s T20 World Cup triumph. Chennai Super Kings will heavily rely on Samson when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their season opener in Guwahati on March 30.
CSK confirmed that MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for his calf injury. The former CSK skipper is likely to be out of action for at least two weeks. Sanju Samson will take over the wicketkeeping responsibilities for the Super Kings.
“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 the TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala,” CSK wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Official StatementMS 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.Get well soon, Thala! ?? pic.twitter.com/4dgmt5EWFi
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2026Dhoni endured a challenging season with the bat last year. He scored only 196 runs in 13 innings at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17. The legendary cricketer took over the captaincy after Ruturaj Gaikwad sustained an elbow injury, but the franchise finished at the bottom of the table with just four wins.
MS Dhoni’s Availability In Focus Ahead Of IPL 2026
Following their opening match against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings are set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 3, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 5, and Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 11. Even if Dhoni recovers soon, he is expected to miss at least the first four matches of the season.
Ahead of the tournament starting on March 28, there has been a lot of talk around Dhoni’s future in the IPL. Many believe this could be his final season. He is one of only four players to feature in all 19 editions, alongside Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Manish Pandey.
After Sanju Samson joined CSK from Rajasthan Royals, discussions have grown stronger about a possible transition, with many seeing him as a long-term replacement.
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