US EditionMS Dhoni's IPL 2026 delay answered after Stephen Fleming adds fresh twist with ‘second injury’ revelation post 5th loss
Stephen Fleming said Dhoni is working through rehab after tweaking his calf again, and CSK are waiting for clearance before he returns.
- Former captain MS Dhoni's return to the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings remains delayed due to a calf injury setback, which head coach Stephen Fleming revealed was caused by pushing too hard during pre-season practice.
- Dhoni snapped his calf during a practice match, preventing him from running comfortably, and has since been working with physiotherapists to regain movement, though recovery is progressing slower than expected.
- Despite traveling with the squad for away games and participating in net sessions, Dhoni has not appeared at the ground on match days, missing all eight of Chennai Super Kings' matches this season.
- Following Sunday's eight-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans, Fleming said, "Look, he's the guide on this one," emphasizing the team is simply waiting for Dhoni's word on his fitness.
- Chennai Super Kings have six games remaining in the season, including a home fixture against Mumbai Indians on May 2, after recording three wins and five losses in their first eight games.
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MS Dhoni Suffered Second Injury? CSK Coach Stephen Fleming Drops Bombshell: "There Was A Setback"
If one calf strain was not enough, MS Dhoni has faced another setback. Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed that the former captain has "tweaked" his calf again
MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 delay answered after Stephen Fleming adds fresh twist with ‘second injury’ revelation post 5th loss
MS Dhoni has so far missed all the eight games for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Initially, Dhoni was ruled out for two weeks due to a calf strain. According to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, its Dhoni, who will call the shots on his return.
MS Dhoni's return in IPL 2026 delayed by setback, coach Fleming drops concerning update after GT loss
MS Dhoni's return to the Indian Premier League suffered a setback with the former CSK skipper pushing too hard to get back on the ground and suffering a setback to his calf injury, head coach Stephen Fleming revealed. Speaking in the post-match press conference after CSK's loss to the Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Fleming revealed that Dhoni has tweaked his calf again in his 'understanding'. "He's pretty keen," Fleming…
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