Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni's return for the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is uncertain as he continues to recover from a calf injury. On March 28, CSK announced that Dhoni would likely miss the first two weeks of the tournament for rehabilitation. As the team prepares for the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dhoni's limited participation in a recent training session raises concerns about his fitness. He only faced throwdowns from batting coach Mike Hussey, showcasing his hitting ability but not engaging in wicketkeeping drills. CSK has struggled without him, currently sitting at the bottom of the table after four matches, though they secured a victory against Delhi Capitals last week. Sanju Samson, traded from Rajasthan Royals, has taken over wicketkeeping duties and recently scored a century. Additionally, CSK is awaiting news on Spencer Johnson, a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who is also dealing with an injury.