CSK vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026: Will MS Dhoni retire after CSK must win match against SRH?

While the play-off qualifiers are at stake, all eyes are on MS Dhoni.

Kingshuk Kusari wrote a game preview for India Today, taking a detailed look at MS Dhoni’s last two days.

MS DHONI DAY IN CHENNAI

As fans continue to stress over playoff qualification scenarios and Dhoni’s possible return, the former CSK skipper had a memorable day in Chennai ahead of the match.

Dhoni visited the National Security Guard campus over the weekend and spent time with the NSG commandos where he tested various firearms under supervision. Videos and photos of the visit quickly went viral on social media, adding to the frenzy surrounding his presence in Chennai.

Once he was done with his outdoor activities, Dhoni reportedly made himself a plate of snacks and casually went to chat with the officers on the campus.

At the age of 44, there are perhaps very few athletes in world sport who command this level of fascination while appearing completely detached from the noise around them. While the entire fan base eagerly awaits a possible farewell performance, Dhoni seems to be enjoying life exactly as he always has: quietly, casually and entirely on his own terms.

He returned to the nets for another batting session the day before the game, once again sending social media into a frenzy over whether he would finally return for the final home game of the season.

Read full CSK vs SRH preview here