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Dhoni’s return delayed after calf injury worsened, reveals Fleming

The primary concern, Hussey explained, has been Dhoni’s ability to sustain running intensity. “He’s been working on his running speeds, which was probably the main concern. From a skill perspective, we’re very confident in his batting and wicketkeeping. It was more about ensuring he can maintain good running power, especially towards the back end of an innings where quick singles and twos are crucial.”

Hussey added that the final call rests with Dhoni. “Once he feels confident in his calf, I’m sure he’ll give the signal that he’s ready to go. At the moment, we’re guided by him. We’re waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting.”

Interestingly, Dhoni has stayed away from the venues during CSK’s match days. “He felt that if he attended, it might become a distraction… he didn’t want that to take attention away from the team,” Hussey said, while noting that the former captain remains actively involved in training and team discussions.

Published on May 01, 2026

#IPL #Dhoni #CSK #batting #coach #Hussey"> IPL 2026: MS Dhoni will be back soon, CSK batting coach Hussey On the eve of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on May 2, batting coach Michael Hussey once again offered a measured update on M.S. Dhoni’s recovery from a calf injury.Dhoni, who has been sidelined for three weeks, has travelled with the squad to Hyderabad and Mumbai after clearing a fitness test, though he is yet to feature in a match.“M.S. is going really well. Hopefully, he’ll be back as soon as possible. I’m not sure if that will be tomorrow or the match after, but he’s progressing well,” Hussey said.READ | Dhoni’s return delayed after calf injury worsened, reveals FlemingThe primary concern, Hussey explained, has been Dhoni’s ability to sustain running intensity. “He’s been working on his running speeds, which was probably the main concern. From a skill perspective, we’re very confident in his batting and wicketkeeping. It was more about ensuring he can maintain good running power, especially towards the back end of an innings where quick singles and twos are crucial.”Hussey added that the final call rests with Dhoni. “Once he feels confident in his calf, I’m sure he’ll give the signal that he’s ready to go. At the moment, we’re guided by him. We’re waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting.”Interestingly, Dhoni has stayed away from the venues during CSK’s match days. “He felt that if he attended, it might become a distraction… he didn’t want that to take attention away from the team,” Hussey said, while noting that the former captain remains actively involved in training and team discussions.Published on May 01, 2026 #IPL #Dhoni #CSK #batting #coach #Hussey
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Dhoni’s return delayed after calf injury worsened, reveals Fleming

The primary concern, Hussey explained, has been Dhoni’s ability to sustain running intensity. “He’s been working on his running speeds, which was probably the main concern. From a skill perspective, we’re very confident in his batting and wicketkeeping. It was more about ensuring he can maintain good running power, especially towards the back end of an innings where quick singles and twos are crucial.”

Hussey added that the final call rests with Dhoni. “Once he feels confident in his calf, I’m sure he’ll give the signal that he’s ready to go. At the moment, we’re guided by him. We’re waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting.”

Interestingly, Dhoni has stayed away from the venues during CSK’s match days. “He felt that if he attended, it might become a distraction… he didn’t want that to take attention away from the team,” Hussey said, while noting that the former captain remains actively involved in training and team discussions.

Published on May 01, 2026

#IPL #Dhoni #CSK #batting #coach #Hussey">IPL 2026: MS Dhoni will be back soon, CSK batting coach Hussey

On the eve of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on May 2, batting coach Michael Hussey once again offered a measured update on M.S. Dhoni’s recovery from a calf injury.

Dhoni, who has been sidelined for three weeks, has travelled with the squad to Hyderabad and Mumbai after clearing a fitness test, though he is yet to feature in a match.

“M.S. is going really well. Hopefully, he’ll be back as soon as possible. I’m not sure if that will be tomorrow or the match after, but he’s progressing well,” Hussey said.

READ | Dhoni’s return delayed after calf injury worsened, reveals Fleming

The primary concern, Hussey explained, has been Dhoni’s ability to sustain running intensity. “He’s been working on his running speeds, which was probably the main concern. From a skill perspective, we’re very confident in his batting and wicketkeeping. It was more about ensuring he can maintain good running power, especially towards the back end of an innings where quick singles and twos are crucial.”

Hussey added that the final call rests with Dhoni. “Once he feels confident in his calf, I’m sure he’ll give the signal that he’s ready to go. At the moment, we’re guided by him. We’re waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting.”

Interestingly, Dhoni has stayed away from the venues during CSK’s match days. “He felt that if he attended, it might become a distraction… he didn’t want that to take attention away from the team,” Hussey said, while noting that the former captain remains actively involved in training and team discussions.

Published on May 01, 2026

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He stressed batting was not just about the strike rate. “It is important that at the end of the day, you play the situation as well,” he said. “It is important that you continue to help the team win games, and as long as I am able to contribute, I am very happy.”

He said he took a lot of confidence from the domestic season. “I have scored a lot of runs coming into the season and I was really consistent,” he said. “Whenever you have that performance behind you, it gives you confidence.”

Looking ahead to Friday’s match against Rajasthan Royals, he said it could be a difficult one for his team. “They have a really good side and some really exciting and talented young players,” Padikkal said. “But at the same time, we are coming into this game with some confidence.”

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#RCBs #Padikkal #credits #hard #work #scenes #frenetic #start #IPL"> RCB’s Padikkal credits hard work behind the scenes for his frenetic start to IPL 2026 Devdutt Padikkal is one of the reasons for the great start to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) title defence. The tall left-hander struck fifties in both the RCB matches at this Indian Premier League (IPL).And he made those runs at frenetic pace – 61 off 26 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings. The hard work behind the scenes is paying off for him.“Over the last couple of years, I have been actively working on trying to improve my strike rate,” he said. “I am glad that those processes and that hard work that has gone behind the scenes are really coming to fruition now.”READ | RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)He stressed batting was not just about the strike rate. “It is important that at the end of the day, you play the situation as well,” he said. “It is important that you continue to help the team win games, and as long as I am able to contribute, I am very happy.”He said he took a lot of confidence from the domestic season. “I have scored a lot of runs coming into the season and I was really consistent,” he said. “Whenever you have that performance behind you, it gives you confidence.”Looking ahead to Friday’s match against Rajasthan Royals, he said it could be a difficult one for his team. “They have a really good side and some really exciting and talented young players,” Padikkal said. “But at the same time, we are coming into this game with some confidence.”Published on Apr 09, 2026 #RCBs #Padikkal #credits #hard #work #scenes #frenetic #start #IPL
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He stressed batting was not just about the strike rate. “It is important that at the end of the day, you play the situation as well,” he said. “It is important that you continue to help the team win games, and as long as I am able to contribute, I am very happy.”

He said he took a lot of confidence from the domestic season. “I have scored a lot of runs coming into the season and I was really consistent,” he said. “Whenever you have that performance behind you, it gives you confidence.”

Looking ahead to Friday’s match against Rajasthan Royals, he said it could be a difficult one for his team. “They have a really good side and some really exciting and talented young players,” Padikkal said. “But at the same time, we are coming into this game with some confidence.”

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#RCBs #Padikkal #credits #hard #work #scenes #frenetic #start #IPL">RCB’s Padikkal credits hard work behind the scenes for his frenetic start to IPL 2026

Devdutt Padikkal is one of the reasons for the great start to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) title defence. The tall left-hander struck fifties in both the RCB matches at this Indian Premier League (IPL).

And he made those runs at frenetic pace – 61 off 26 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad and 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings. The hard work behind the scenes is paying off for him.

“Over the last couple of years, I have been actively working on trying to improve my strike rate,” he said. “I am glad that those processes and that hard work that has gone behind the scenes are really coming to fruition now.”

READ | RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

He stressed batting was not just about the strike rate. “It is important that at the end of the day, you play the situation as well,” he said. “It is important that you continue to help the team win games, and as long as I am able to contribute, I am very happy.”

He said he took a lot of confidence from the domestic season. “I have scored a lot of runs coming into the season and I was really consistent,” he said. “Whenever you have that performance behind you, it gives you confidence.”

Looking ahead to Friday’s match against Rajasthan Royals, he said it could be a difficult one for his team. “They have a really good side and some really exciting and talented young players,” Padikkal said. “But at the same time, we are coming into this game with some confidence.”

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#RCBs #Padikkal #credits #hard #work #scenes #frenetic #start #IPL

Devdutt Padikkal is one of the reasons for the great start to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s…