Dhoni to decide on IPL 2027 after fitness tests

MS Dhoni will decide before December whether to pursue another Indian Premier League season after medical tests and an assessment of his fitness, he said at a healthcare event in Bengaluru. The former Chennai Super Kings captain’s comments leave open whether he will be available for IPL 2027. Dhoni said he would review the test results and consider how strong he felt before deciding whether he could play one more season. He also joked that if he was not fit enough, the medical team would need to get his “old vintage vehicle” running well. His remarks described a decision still to come, not a confirmation of a return. Dhoni missed the entire 2026 IPL season because of fitness issues, reported as primarily involving his calf. He had been retained by CSK but did not appear in a match. The reports do not include medical records, and Dhoni’s future participation remains contingent on his assessment and test results. The 45-year-old has led CSK to five IPL titles. The franchise’s most recent championship came in 2023, his last title-winning season as captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad took over the captaincy in 2024. CSK finished last in the 2025 season and eighth in 2026, missing the...