IPL 2026 | Will MS Dhoni play vs DC? CSK bowling coach's blunt 'above my pay grade' reply goes viral
MS Dhoni's absence due to a calf injury continues to be a major talking point for CSK fans, with the star player not travelling for the Delhi Capitals clash. Bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed Dhoni is improving but offered no timeline for his return. The team, currently in a must-win situation, remains confident about their playoff chances.
NEW DELHI: When will MS Dhoni play? Will he feature today? What is the status of his injury?
These questions continue to dominate social media, with CSK fans eager to see their superstar in action. Dhoni is yet to play a game this season due to a calf injury, and the topic once again surfaced when Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons addressed the media ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. Simons said Dhoni has not travelled for the away fixture against Delhi Capitals, though he is steadily improving.
More than half the season is done, with CSK set to play their 10th match in what has been an underwhelming campaign. As has been the case every season since his international retirement, there is intense speculation around the future of the 44-year-old Indian great in the IPL. In the pre-match interaction, it was hardly surprising that the first question was on Dhoni, who has been batting in the nets recently.
"Update on MS Dhoni is way above my pay grade. He's not with us (in Delhi), but steadily improving. He'll be ready when he's ready, and he knows when he's ready to play," that was all Simons had to say on the team icon.