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Chennai's Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain
- On Saturday, Chennai Super Kings announced that legendary wicketkeeper-batter Mahendra Singh Dhoni will likely miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026 due to injury.
- The 44-year-old veteran is undergoing intensive rehabilitation following a calf strain sustained during a pre-season training session, with medical staff monitoring his progress closely.
- Sanju Samson is the frontrunner to step in behind the stumps when CSK opens their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday, March 30, 2026.
- Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead CSK during this period, a role former India batter Aakash Chopra recently described as arguably the toughest facing any senior player.
- Provided his rehabilitation proceeds smoothly, Dhoni is expected to be available from the third week onwards, with the franchise hoping to keep their early-season standing manageable until his return.
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Chennai's Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain
March 28 : Mahendra Singh Dhoni is expected to miss the opening two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Chennai Super Kings said on Saturday.Wicketkeeper-batter Dhoni, who led Chennai to five titles before relinquishing the captaincy in 2024, has played exclusively in the IPL since retiring f
MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to calf strain
In a major development for Chennai Super Kings, star keeper-batter and former skipper MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of the upcoming IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 as he is currently undergoing rehab due to a calf strain. Chennai Super Kings took to social media to share the news with their fans. It is worth noting that Chennai Super Kings kick off their IPL season by taking on Rajasthan Royals. The two sides lock horns at the…
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