IPL 2026 | M S Dhoni set to miss first two weeks of IPL due to calf strain

M S Dhoni is set to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to calf strain. Chennai Super Kings icon is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain.

"M S Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026," said CSK in a statement.

Dhoni has continued playing the IPL ever since retiring from international cricket in 2020.

The 44-year-old's future in the IPL becomes a topic of intense discussion following CSK's campaign every season. Considering Dhoni only plays the IPL, it becomes tougher to maintain match fitness.

Dhoni has played 14 games in the previous IPL matches and batted lower down the order to provide the final flourish to the innings.

He underwent a surgery in 2023 as he dealt with recurring knee issues since his international retirement.

(With PTI inputs)