MS Dhoni Set To Miss Opening Part Of IPL 2026 Due To Harm

In a significant setback for Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is predicted to be sidelined for the primary two weeks of IPL 2026.

The 44-year-old veteran is at present present process intensive rehabilitation following a calf pressure sustained throughout a pre-season coaching session. The CSK medical workforce is monitoring his progress intently, however the restoration timeline suggests he’ll miss at the least the primary three to 4 matches of the marketing campaign.

In his absence, Chennai Tremendous Kings is predicted to lean on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s management.

“Official Assertion. MS Dhoni is at present present process rehabilitation for a calf pressure. Consequently, he’s prone to miss the primary two weeks of the TATA IPL 2026. Get properly quickly, Thala,” CSK wrote on X (previously Twitter).

Official Assertion

MS Dhoni is at present present process rehabilitation for a calf pressure. Consequently, he’s prone to miss the primary two weeks of TATA IPL 2026.

Get properly quickly, Thala! 💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/4dgmt5EWFi

—Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 28, 2026

Given the restoration window, Dhoni is predicted to sit down out at the least the primary 4 matches. These embrace CSK’s clashes in opposition to Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Delhi Capitals, leaving a visual hole within the squad throughout an important early part.

Samson Steps Into The Highlight

With Dhoni unavailable, Sanju Samson is ready to take over wicketkeeping duties. His arrival at CSK by a commerce had already triggered conversations about succession planning, and the harm has now fast-tracked his position within the taking part in XI.

The accountability won’t simply be about maintaining wickets. Samson will even be anticipated to convey stability and expertise, particularly as Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to guide the facet in a high-pressure event setting.

CSK’s last-place end within the earlier season nonetheless lingers in reminiscence, making a robust begin this yr much more essential. If Dhoni does return later within the event, he might develop into the oldest Indian participant in IPL historical past, going previous Praveen Tambe.