MS Dhoni's Recovery from Injury Continues as CSK Faces Challenges
Dhoni hits Chepauk nets but his recovery continues to stretch
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MS Dhoni's return to match fitness remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a calf injury that has sidelined him for the first four matches of IPL 2026. Despite limited training, his influence on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) remains strong, but the team struggles with only one win in four matches.
- 01MS Dhoni has missed the first four matches of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.
- 02He is currently limited to facing throwdowns in training and has not yet returned to full practice.
- 03CSK is currently second from bottom on the points table with only one win from four matches.
- 04Sanju Samson has taken over wicketkeeping duties in Dhoni's absence.
- 05CSK is expecting the arrival of Spencer Johnson as a replacement for the injured Nathan Ellis.
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MS Dhoni's recovery from a calf injury continues to delay his return to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lineup in IPL 2026. Initially expected to miss the first two weeks of the season, Dhoni has now missed all four matches played so far. He has been participating in limited training sessions at Chepauk, where he faced throwdowns but did not keep wicket. CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming noted that Dhoni remains heavily involved with the team despite his absence. In his stead, Sanju Samson has taken over wicketkeeping duties, and Jamie Overton has shown promise as a finisher. CSK has struggled this season, managing only one win and sitting second from the bottom on the points table. The team is also awaiting the arrival of Spencer Johnson, who is recovering from his own injury, to bolster their bowling lineup.
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The absence of MS Dhoni affects CSK's performance and strategy, potentially impacting fan engagement and team morale.
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