New Delhi: MS Dhoni means more than ever. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) instead of just being a cricketer. Although he did not play a single match in IPL 2026 due to multiple injuries, he remained the most talked about team around. Fans were excited when he appeared in hope of a return to Chepauk during the matchday, but reports later confirmed that another injury had ruled him out again. His absence throughout the season added to the constant speculation about whether he would play a final for CSK.Former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrikar He said that he is tired of talking about Dhoni’s situation and believes that CSK became too emotional about their former captain instead of focusing on results and team balance.“To be honest, I’ve exhausted myself talking about another icon. I have nothing left to say about Dhoni. And if you want a very short and brutally honest answer, it doesn’t matter. Whether he plays or not,” he told Sportsstar Podcast.Manjrikar made it clear that his admiration for MS Dhoni remains unchanged because of what Dhoni achieved for India and CSK during his tenure. He even said that a younger Dhoni could have taken this current CSK team to the playoffs with his leadership skills.According to Manjrekar, CSK’s biggest mistake this season was trying too hard to fit Dhoni into the team despite his fitness struggles and age. He said that the franchise should now focus more on current performances and winning matches rather than emotional attachment.“CSK has learned a hard lesson – don’t be too emotional about your players. Be emotional about the reality, the performance, your current position, the points table,” he said.
