MS Dhoni is set to miss the opening two weeks of Indian Premier League 2026 due to a calf strain, as confirmed by Chennai Super Kings. The veteran wicketkeeper is undergoing rehabilitation and is unlikely to feature in the early matches, including the opener against Rajasthan Royals on March 30.
Dhoni, the most capped IPL player with 278 matches, has been a key figure despite recent injury concerns. In his absence, CSK will rely on options like Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, and Urvil Patel during the initial phase.