MS Dhoni (Image credit: CSK/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings suffered a major setback as their star wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni was ruled out for two weeks with a calf strain. CSK issued a statement confirming the development.“MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!,” CSK said.
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IPL 2026: Mukesh Kumar on Shami’s impact and India’s comeback plans CSK will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.Speculations that IPL 2026 could be Dhoni’s last season gained momentum following the news of his injury. Apart from the calf strain, Dhoni is also dealing with persistent knee problems.Dhoni recently admitted his declining fitness during the ‘ROAR 26’ fan event in Chepauk and said he was “on the way down”.With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the franchise for some time, CSK also bolstered their wicket options by bringing in Sanju Samson and investing Rs 14.20 crore in uncapped wicketkeeper-batsman Kartik Sharma.In 278 matches, Dhoni 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 top score of 84*.
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