New Delhi: As the IPL 2026 season approaches, the big questions surrounding MS Dhoni’s future have arisen again: chennai super kings A legend playing every game this season? Dhoni, who turns 45 later this year, will feature for CSK but it seems unlikely that he will feature in all the matches.
A senior CSK source confirmed his availability. “We can confirm that he will travel to Chennai and it has been confirmed that he will be available to play this season,” sources told PTI. However, the source added, “We are not yet sure if he will play in all games.”With the arrival of Sanju Samson, CSK now have multiple wicketkeeping options, which can reduce Dhoni’s workload. Samson is expected to keep wicket in Dhoni’s absence while other wicketkeepers like Uvir Patel and young recruit Kartik Sharma are also in the lineup.In recent seasons, Dhoni’s role with the bat has been limited due to the impact player rule and he has mainly played the role of a finisher in certain situations. Managing his health will also be important, as he has dealt with knee and back issues in recent years, and the physical demands of goalkeeping can be difficult amid a tight schedule.However, Dhoni is likely to play most of CSK’s home matches at Chepauk and his presence still has fans excited. His connection with the Chennai fans remains strong and every time he steps onto the field, he sends the stadium into a frenzy.
