New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major shock as their star wicket-keeper batsman. MS Dhoni Has been ruled out for two weeks with a calf strain. CSK released a statement confirming the development.“MS Dhoni Currently undergoing rehab for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!,” said CSK.
CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.Speculations that IPL 2026 could be Dhoni’s last season have gained momentum following reports of his injury. Apart from the calf strain, Dhoni is also dealing with persistent knee issues.Dhoni had recently admitted to his declining fitness during the ‘ROAR 26’ fan event in Chepauk, saying “it’s going to come down”.With Rituraj Gaikwad leading the franchise for a while, CSK have also strengthened their wicketkeeping options by bringing in Sanju Samson and wicketkeeper-batsman Karthik Sharma for an investment of Rs 14.20 crore.In 278 matches, Dhoni has scored 5,439 runs in 242 innings at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 137.45, including 24 fifties, with a highest score of 84*.He is the sixth highest run-scorer in the history of the tournament.
