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#CSK #IPL #Dhoni #misses #Mumbai #Indians">CSK vs MI IPL 2026: MS Dhoni misses out against Mumbai Indians The long wait for MS Dhoni’s return to action continued after the 44-year-old was not named in the starting eleven or in the impact subs at the toss against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Dhoni hasn’t played a single game this season owing to a calf injury that he picked up before the start of the season.
The CSK management has been non committal about Dhoni’s return date, with batting coach Mike Hussey stating that he’s ‘hopeful’ that Dhoni will be back as soon as possible.
“The primary concern has been his 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,” Hussey remarked on the eve of the match against Mumbai Indians.
“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 said, before adding that the final call rests with Dhoni.
Head coach Stephen Fleming had revealed earlier that Dhoni had suffered a setback during his recovery, which has delayed his return to action from two weeks to an extended period of time.
“The calf is a tough one. In a warm-up game, he tweaked it again, it’s my understanding. If he takes off and rips the calf again, then he will be gone,” Fleming said after his side’s defeat against Gujarat Titans.
Published on May 02, 2026
The long wait for MS Dhoni’s return to action continued after the 44-year-old was not…
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#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
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
On the eve of Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the…