IPL 2026: MS Dhoni back at Wankhede! CSK legend drops massive return hint vs MI
MS Dhoni trained intensely for Chennai Super Kings. Will Jacks has arrived for Mumbai Indians. Both players are expected to feature in the Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings match.
Australian pacer Spencer Johnson also joins the CSK squad. Injuries have impacted CSK's campaign. Ayush Mhatre is ruled out of IPL 2026.
Mumbai: Are legendary captain MS Dhoni and England star all-rounder Will Jacks set to return to action in the big-ticket Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday night? After days of anticipation, that could well be the case. Dhoni trained intensely in the CSK nets at the Wankhede on Tuesday night.
Notably, he kept wickets for around half an hour and also batted for about 30 minutes. The 44-year-old, who suffered a calf strain during the pre-season camp, was seen striking the ball fluently without any visible discomfort. However, Dhoni had also been practising with the CSK squad in Chennai earlier.
CSK are currently placed eighth on the IPL 2026 points table, with two wins and four losses. His potential return would add valuable depth to their batting. Meanwhile, Jacks has finally arrived in India after missing MI’s first six matches.