Former Indian batsman Subramaniam Badrinath I am sure it will be very difficult for him. Chennai Super Kings Team management should be left. MS Dhoni Out of the playing XI in the upcoming Indian Premier League season.Dhoni Set to make a comeback for Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 campaign, franchise CEO Kasi Viswanath has already confirmed that the veteran will be available for the entire tournament. However, what role they will play during the matches is yet to be decided. According to Viswanath, the decision will be taken by the team management, who will decide whether to feature Dhoni as a wicket-keeper or as a player depending on the match situation.The 44-year-old had a relatively quiet season. IPL Scored 196 runs in 14 matches in 2025 season. Batting mostly in the lower order, Dhoni averaged 24.50 and maintained a strike rate of 135.17 while often coming in to deliver quick runs during the latter stages of the innings.Despite questions about his role, Badrinath feels management will find it almost impossible to bench the legendary skipper given the importance he holds in the franchise. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former CSKA batsman suggested that even head coach Stephen Fleming is not in a position to make such a call.“I don’t know if it’s a management decision where he (CSK CEO) said he (Dhoni) is ready to play all the matches, he said he will support cricket’s decision and stop. Now, will Fleming go and tell Dhoni not to play this match, we are dropping you. I don’t think there is any chance,” Fleming said. That they are dropping? Badrinath said on his YouTube channel.Badrinath further emphasized the level of respect for Dhoni’s command within the CSK dressing room. According to him, it would be extremely difficult for any member of the coaching staff to even suggest that the former India captain should sit out or just be used as a substitute.“I don’t think any support staff in the world, even Fleming, can tell Dhoni that you are an impressive player, or you don’t play this match. There is no chance. We can take it that he is going to play all the matches,” he added.
