MS Dhoni has not returned in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. CSK fans were hoping that ‘Thala’ would make a comeback in the match against Kolkata on April 14, but their hopes have got a setback. At the time of the toss, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad clearly said that there will be no change in his playing eleven in the match against KKR.

This is the fifth match of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Chennai has been able to register only one win in the season so far and defeat in the next matches will deal a blow to its playoff hopes. Let us tell you that in the league stage a team plays only 14 matches. Therefore, after the match against KKR, CSK will have only 9 matches left. After all, when will Dhoni be able to return to the field, what is the latest update regarding his return?

Latest update on MS Dhoni’s fitness

The good news for Chennai Super Kings is that MS Dhoni is practicing continuously. Dhoni did some practice at MA Chidambaram Stadium for the match against KKR. But the bad news for the fans of Super Kings is that it may take more time for Dhoni to become completely fit. Dhoni has not started batting practice with full enthusiasm.

If Dhoni is not fit even in the next 10 days, then Chennai will have missed three matches. There seems to be little hope of him becoming fit in the next 10 days, because he has not practiced wicketkeeping at all.

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has said that Dhoni is contributing to the team’s strategies. But there has been no disclosure on the date when Dhoni will be able to make a comeback.

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