Dhoni gave indication of fitness in CSK practiceImage Credit source: PTI

The first 4 weeks of IPL 2026 did not bring very good news for Chennai Super Kings. The team lost its 3 star players for the entire season due to injuries and is also struggling for success on the field. What has troubled CSK and its fans the most is the absence of former captain MS Dhoni, who has not been able to play any match till now due to injury. But now there are signs of Dhoni being fit before the team's most important match and these signs are visible in practice.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings There will be a collision. This match between the two most successful teams of IPL and their fiercest rivals is important for both of them every year and this year its importance is more. Chennai and Mumbai have been able to win only 2-2 matches so far this season. In such a situation, winning this match is an opportunity to strengthen ourselves not only in the rivalry but also in the points table.

Dhoni gave indications of being fit

Now if CSK needs someone for such a big match, then it is the legendary former captain Dhoni, who has not been able to play the first 6 matches of the season due to injury.

Dhoni, who generally stays away from wicketkeeping in any practice session, was seen keeping 2 days before the match. Dhoni's wicketkeeping in the practice session is enough to show that his leg is completely fine. There is no pain of any kind in his knee and he has recovered from his calf problem.

Rule no. 1: Don't step out when Thalas behind the stumps Rule No. 2: Read Rule No. 1 again#WhistlePodu #yellow pic.twitter.com/mPYUIb3yuW

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2026

Lesson given to CSK player

Now if Dhoni is keeping wickets, then some interesting sight is bound to happen. Something similar happened in this practice session, the video of which CSK posted on social media. In this, a CSK batsman made a mistake for which there is only one punishment – ​​a lesson. Despite Dhoni being the wicketkeeper, this batsman tried to play a shot by moving forward against the bowler but failed and Dhoni immediately caught the ball and signaled for stumping.

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