Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has provided an update on MS Dhoni’s return to IPL 2026 after the veteran was ruled out with a calf injury. Dhoni has not yet participated in the tournament but has recently returned to training, including wicketkeeping practice in the nets.

On Tuesday, April 21, CSK shared a video of Dhoni practicing with gloves on, in which he looks in great spirits and even reacts humorously after getting stumped in the nets. However, the clip sparked optimism among fans about a possible comeback against MI on Thursday Didn’t make the cut for the match after all.

Hussey said Dhoni is progressing well and batting strongly in the nets, but he still needs to regain full fitness, especially his ability to run hard between the wickets, before he can be considered for a comeback in the upcoming matches.

“He is progressing really well. I know he is working hard to get back as soon as possible, and the fans are eager to see MS Dhoni back on the field. We are hopeful that it can happen in the next few matches, but he will have to be close to 100% to give his best. He is batting well in the nets and looks in good touch, now it is also about being able to work hard between the wickets,” Hussey told broadcasters. Told to.

‘Dhoni is batting really well’

Hussey also said that if Dhoni returns, he will be in the role of wicketkeeper rather than just a batsman or impact sub. He stressed that Dhoni should handle his calves carefully to ensure that he can score quick singles and doubles in the death overs. Hussey said Dhoni has been hitting the ball cleanly in the nets and his comeback now largely depends on the condition of his calf.

“I’m pretty sure he’ll be back behind the stumps. The main concern is the calf injury, it’s all about the run, especially towards the end of the innings when he might need to bowl hard for one and two. He just needs to make sure the calf is strong enough to handle that workload. From a skills perspective, we know what MS Dhoni can do as a wicketkeeper, and he’s batting really well. Now it’s It’s about gaining complete confidence in that calf,” Hussey said.

As far as CSK is concerned, they handed MI their biggest defeat IPL History With a spectacular victory of 103 runs At Wankhede Stadium. With this win, CSK moved to fifth place in the table with six points after winning three of their seven matches and a net run rate of 0.118.

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