CSK Faces Dhoni Return Decision for SRH Match

Chennai Super Kings face a pivotal selection decision as veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni nears full fitness and could return for their Indian Premier League match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The 44-year-old former captain has been sidelined since a calf strain during the preseason camp, missing the team's first five games of the 2026 season. Dhoni, who has followed CSK's home matches from his hotel while undergoing rehabilitation, recently resumed light training sessions without discomfort. He has faced throwdowns in the nets, worked on his batting with coach Mike Hesson, and engaged with teammates, including a discussion with left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad that contributed to the bowler's match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders.

CSK, currently eighth on the points table with two wins and three losses, began the season with three straight defeats but rebounded with back-to-back home victories over Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. The 32-run win over Knight Riders on Tuesday marked the first time this season the team fielded an unchanged playing XI, highlighting a balanced lineup featuring...