Dhoni Improves but Skips CSK Trip as IPL 2026 Midseason Hits Hurdles
Dhoni Improves but Skips CSK Trip as IPL 2026 Midseason Hits Hurdles
CSK says Dhoni is improving but did not travel for the Delhi Capitals clash, as the captain recovers from a calf injury in IPL 2026.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed on May 4, 2026, that M.S. Dhoni has not travelled for the away game against Delhi Capitals, even as he steadily improves from a calf injury that kept him out of action this season.
With more than half the IPL campaign complete, CSK are gearing up for their 10th match in what has been an underwhelming season by their standards. The absence of Dhoni has sparked debate among fans and analysts about how CSK will navigate the rest of the tournament without their talismanic captain.
Like every season since his international retirement, there is immense speculation over the 44-year-old’s IPL future. While Dhoni’s health remains the immediate focus, the discussions around his long-term role in the league are unlikely to subside until he either returns to the field or provides a decision about his plans beyond 2026.
