Will MS Dhoni play the next game for CSK? Michael Hussey shares new updates
Chennai Super Kings fans are still waiting for MS Dhoni’s return in IPL 2026 as he continues to recover from a calf injury. Despite training regularly, he has missed nearly a month. Batting coach Michael Hussey dismissed rumours of Dhoni playing only as an impact sub, saying he will keep wickets.
“I'm pretty sure he'll be behind the stumps,” Hussey said, adding Dhoni is progressing well but will return only when fully fit.
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are still waiting to see MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026, even though he has been regularly training with the team. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who was ruled out initially due to a calf injury, has now missed close to a month of action. While he has been seen practising both batting and keeping, he hasn’t featured in matches yet, leaving fans disappointed.
There were also rumours that when Dhoni returns, he might only play as an impact substitute and avoid wicketkeeping duties. However, CSK batting coach Michael Hussey, speaking on the sidelines of the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, cleared the air, confirming that Dhoni is expected to return as a wicketkeeper, not just a specialist batter. Addressing his fitness, Hussey said, “I'm pretty sure he'll be behind the stumps.
The biggest thing for him is that calf injury. It's just the running and late in the innings if he comes in, having to scamper those ones and twos. He just needs to make sure the calf is strong enough to withstand that.