MS Dhoni's IPL 2026 Comeback Delayed Due to New Calf Injury, Says Coach Stephen Fleming
MS Dhoni’s IPL 2026 absence takes shocking turn as Stephen Fleming drops ‘second injury’ bomb
Hindustan Times
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Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming revealed that MS Dhoni's absence from IPL 2026 is due to a second calf injury, which occurred during a warm-up game. Initially sidelined for two weeks, Dhoni's recovery has been prolonged, raising concerns about his participation in upcoming matches.
- 01MS Dhoni's return to IPL 2026 is delayed due to a second calf injury.
- 02Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the injury occurred during a warm-up.
- 03Dhoni has been limited to facing throwdowns in practice sessions.
- 04Chennai Super Kings are currently sixth in the points table with five losses out of eight games.
- 05Dhoni's potential absence may extend to the next match against the Mumbai Indians.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming announced that MS Dhoni's absence from IPL 2026 is attributed to a second calf injury sustained during a warm-up game. Initially expected to return after two weeks, Dhoni has been sidelined for four weeks without a clear timeline for his comeback. Fleming emphasized the seriousness of the injury, stating that if Dhoni exacerbates it, he could face a longer recovery. Despite being active in practice, Dhoni has limited himself to facing throwdowns and was notably absent during the recent match against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. CSK currently sits sixth in the IPL points table, having lost five of their eight matches, and may have to compete without their star player for the upcoming game against the Mumbai Indians on May 2.
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The absence of MS Dhoni could significantly affect the team's performance and morale, as he is a key player for Chennai Super Kings.
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