Ravichandran Ashwin Questions MS Dhoni's Absence During CSK's Final Home Game
"Love Was Not Visible": India Great's Massive Claim On MS Dhoni During CSK's Lap Of Honour

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During Chennai Super Kings' last home game of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, legendary spinner Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern over MS Dhoni's absence from the ground despite being part of the team. Ashwin noted that Dhoni's love for CSK was not evident during the team's lap of honour, raising questions about his decision to stay away from match days.
- 01MS Dhoni missed the IPL 2026 home game due to a calf injury but was present for practice sessions.
- 02Ravichandran Ashwin questioned why Dhoni did not attend any matches, despite being part of the team for years.
- 03Ashwin noted a lack of visible happiness from Dhoni during the team's lap of honour at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
- 04Dhoni is the joint-most successful captain in IPL history, having led CSK to five titles.
- 05Ashwin suggested that Dhoni's absence might have impacted the fans' experience during the matches.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played their final home game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season on May 18, marking a significant event for the team. MS Dhoni, the legendary wicketkeeper-batter, was absent from the playing XI due to a calf injury, which had kept him out of action earlier in the tournament. Despite being part of the team, Dhoni did not attend any matches, which raised concerns from his former teammate, Ravichandran Ashwin. In a candid discussion on his YouTube channel, Ashwin expressed that he felt Dhoni's love for CSK was not visible during the team's lap of honour at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He questioned why Dhoni, who has been with the team for years, chose to stay away from the ground on match days, despite participating in practice sessions. Ashwin emphasized the importance of Dhoni's presence for the fans, suggesting that his absence could detract from their experience. Dhoni is celebrated as one of the most successful captains in IPL history, having led CSK to five championship titles over the years.
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