Will MS Dhoni Play Today? Latest Update

MS Dhoni remains absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as he continues to stay out of the spotlight. Despite initially being ruled out for two weeks due to a calf strain, Dhoni has not played a single game for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) so far.

Even though his two-week absence ended in April, Dhoni has still not been part of the playing XI. He has been seen training with his teammates and batting in the nets, but he has stayed away on match days. Dhoni traveled to Mumbai and Hyderabad with the team but chose to remain in his hotel room during those games.

There was a glimmer of hope when reports surfaced that Dhoni was set to travel to Lucknow for the crucial match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). However, these hopes were dashed when it was later reported that he changed his mind at the last moment and stayed back in Chennai. As a result, Dhoni will miss 12 consecutive matches in IPL 2026, which is rare for a player with his illustrious career.

What is keeping MS Dhoni from playing? According to CSK batting coach Michael Hussey, Dhoni has been focusing on his recovery and training but has yet to return to the field.

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