MS Dhoni, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), traveled to Hyderabad on Thursday with his team ahead of their IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). This marks a significant moment as Dhoni has been sidelined for the first five matches of the season due to a calf strain. His absence was felt during the team's previous games, including away matches in Guwahati and Bengaluru, and home games at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. Upon arrival at the Hyderabad airport, fans eagerly gathered to catch a glimpse of their idol, chanting his name as he boarded the team bus. CSK has had a challenging start to the season, losing three matches in a row before finally securing two wins in their last outings. On the eve of the match, Dhoni engaged in light training, hitting in the nets but limiting himself to facing throwdowns, indicating he is still on the path to recovery.