By Devadyuti Das | Updated: April 17, 2026 7:06 AM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about bad news which has come for Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2026 match vs Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Hyderabad team on Saturday.
Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is yet to play a single match in IPL 2026 season due to a calf strain.
MS Dhoni is travelling with Chennai Super Kings to Hyderabad for their next IPL 2026 match vs Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
MS Dhoni is unlikely to play in IPL 2026 match vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. "He is still doing his rehab and we don't want to take any chances with his fitness," a CSK official was quoted as saying by TOI newspaper.
MS Dhoni could make a comeback against Mumbai Indians on April 23 in IPL 2026 match at Wankhede Stadium, according to TOI news report.
If he doesn't play vs Mumbai Indians, MS Dhoni could be seen in action against Gujarat Titans on April 26 in the rescheduled IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
MS Dhoni could play as an 'Impact Player' for Chennai Super Kings in initial matches on his comeback in IPL 2026. Dhoni was retained for Rs 4 crore as an 'Uncapped Player' ahead of IPL 2026 season.
Chennai Super Kings have won 2 out of their 5 matches so far in IPL 2026 with back-to-back wins over Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in their last 2 matches.