M.S. Dhoni not playing IPL? Know the reason
MS Dhoni will miss Chennai Super King's IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals on Monday in Guwahati.It will be the first time in history that both Dhoni and Raina will together be featured in game. While the initial rumors were about Dhoni's retirement, later, the Chennai Super King (CSK) officially confirmed on 28 March, 2026 that M.S. Dhoni is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the IPL 2026. Dhoni suffered a calf strain during a practice match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. He was initially expected to miss the first two weeks of the tournamnet. However, more recent reports suggest his recovery might take longer, potentially keeping him out of the game until the end of April. In his absence, CSK's Sanju Samson has taken over the wicket keeping duties. Dhoni had already acknowledged at a pre-season event (CSK ROAR 26) that his fitness was "on the way down", leading to heavy speculation that this...