IPL 2026 has everyone hooked and we totally understand the hype. Fans are enjoying watching their favourite stars on the pitch and cheering loudly. However, many are sad about MS Dhoni’s absence due to injury. On April 14th, CSK will face KKR and thousands of fans are hoping their beloved Thala will play. But will he return? Read on to know all about it.
CSK recently managed to win a much-needed match against Delhi Capitals and ended their losing streak. But the team still feels incomplete without their beloved Thala. While recovering, MS Dhoni stayed back in Chennai for rehab and did not travel with the squad for away games. Many fans hoped he would be fit and ready to play the home match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14.
However, latest updates from the CSK camp suggest his return might be delayed a bit more. MS Dhoni has been training lightly at Chepauk, but he did not wear his wicketkeeping gloves or do any quick movements. This shows his calf is still not strong enough for the fast side-to-side actions needed behind the stumps.
In MS Dhoni’s place, Sanju Samson has taken over the wicketkeeping duties. The player who joined CSK this season played a fantastic innings in the recent win. His batting has given the team a real lift and helped bring back some confidence.
Right now, Chennai Super Kings fans are feeling a mix of excitement and worry. Everyone is eagerly waiting for MS Dhoni to return to the field. The beloved star has been missing from the team since the start of the season because of a calf strain. The management had already said he would be out for at least the first two weeks.
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Some fans feel sad seeing the team without him, while others understand that his health is more important than rushing back. The big clash against KKR at Chepauk will be exciting no matter what. Whether Thala plays or not, the yellow army will be cheering loudly.
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