MS Dhoni, a legendary cricketer for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has been dealing with a calf strain and underwent rehabilitation in Chennai during IPL 2026. Despite recovering, he hasn’t played any matches yet this season. Dhoni had earlier mentioned that his final match would be at Chepauk, but it’s unclear if he’ll play today against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Sunil Gavaskar, a famous Indian cricketer, believes Dhoni won’t play the crucial home game for CSK. The team is currently fifth in the standings with 12 points and needs a win to progress. Gavaskar thinks Dhoni might not feel ready to perform at his best, which could affect the team’s chances.
Dhoni will attend the match but is unlikely to play or even be an impact player. He recently suffered a thumb injury and decided to skip the game despite batting in the nets earlier. His recovery from past injuries, including a knee surgery and a leg muscle tear, has been challenging.
Dhoni has played 278 IPL matches, scoring 5,439 runs with 24 half-centuries. He has led CSK to five titles but stepped down as captain after winning the 2023 IPL. Since then, CSK hasn’t qualified for the playoffs consistently. Dhoni briefly took over as captain in IPL 2025 when Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured.
While his future with CSK is uncertain, Dhoni’s legacy as a leader and player remains strong. Today’s match will be an opportunity for fans to see him at Chepauk, even if he’s not on the field.