Player SpotlightAkash Madhwal Is Confident MS Dhoni Will Return for IPL 2027
CSK pacer Akash Madhwal says MS Dhoni is very fit, attended every practice and will play next year, while praising his calm influence on the squad.
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15 SportCricket stories tagged MS Dhoni, published between 17 Apr 2026 and 9 Sep 2026.
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AnalysisBadrinath: Dhoni Wants to Keep Wickets, Not Be CSK’s Impact Player
S Badrinath says MS Dhoni prefers to stay on the field for all 20 overs, and questions how Chennai Super Kings used the Impact Player rule in IPL 2026.
AnalysisSrikkanth: CSK Must Decide Dhoni’s Role Before Choosing Fleming’s Successor
Kris Srikkanth backs Michael Hussey as CSK head coach but says MS Dhoni’s future role must be settled first, as the franchise looks to rebuild for 2027.
Player SpotlightDeepti Sharma Picks Djokovic as Favourite and Likens Him to Dhoni
After visiting Wimbledon, India’s Deepti Sharma named Novak Djokovic her favourite tennis player and likened his composure under pressure to MS Dhoni.
Team NewsGaikwad: Dhoni’s CSK Future Will Only Become Clear Next Year
After Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 exit, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said even he does not yet know whether MS Dhoni will return for the 2027 season.
Team NewsMS Dhoni Returns Home to Ranchi With Sore Thumb, Will Miss CSK’s Game Against GT
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed MS Dhoni is recovering from a sore thumb and will not travel for the Ahmedabad match against Gujarat Titans.
Team NewsCSK Reportedly Hope Dhoni Can Say Goodbye at Chepauk in 2027
After a season lost to fitness problems, CSK reportedly hope MS Dhoni will return for a farewell match at Chepauk in 2027, with retirement talk growing.
Team NewsAakash Chopra Does Not Expect MS Dhoni to Play for CSK Against SRH
Aakash Chopra believes MS Dhoni, fit but unused in 2026, will stay out of CSK’s XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad while the playoff race remains tight.
Player SpotlightUrvil Patel Thanks Dhoni for Advice After Maiden IPL Fifty Against LSG
Urvil Patel smashed 65 off 23 balls to power CSK’s chase of 204 against LSG and says MS Dhoni’s words on trusting his ability helped him break through.
NewsKumble Doubts CSK Will Disturb Winning Side to Bring Back Dhoni
Anil Kumble says MS Dhoni is rebuilding fitness and keeping wickets in the nets, yet CSK may still resist changing a combination that has been winning.
Player SpotlightSamson on Sharing a CSK Dressing Room With Childhood Hero Dhoni
Sanju Samson recalls growing up idolising MS Dhoni, even sticking his picture in a diary, and says sitting beside him at CSK is more than a dream.
Team NewsMS Dhoni stays in Chennai for rehab and misses CSK’s Delhi trip
MS Dhoni did not travel to Delhi with CSK as he continues injury rehabilitation in Chennai, though the franchise has not ruled out a later comeback.
Team NewsDhoni likely to sit out Mumbai game with calf strain, GT match eyed for return
MS Dhoni is unlikely to play CSK’s match against Mumbai Indians because of a calf strain, with a comeback pencilled in against Gujarat Titans on April 26.
Team NewsDhoni Travels With CSK to Mumbai, but Comeback Date Remains Unclear
MS Dhoni accompanied Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai for the April 23 Wankhede game, though Mike Hussey says there is no firm timeline for his return.
AnalysisBadrinath Questions Where Dhoni Would Fit if He Returns to CSK
Subramaniam Badrinath says CSK’s settled XI makes MS Dhoni’s comeback a puzzle, and does not expect him to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.