Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not reached Lucknow with the team before the important match against Lucknow Super Giants. According to reports, despite having a flight ticket booked, Dhoni did not travel.

MS Dhoni hasn’t been traveled to Lucknow: Chennai Super Kings is continuously performing well in IPL 2026 and the team is currently firmly in the race for the playoffs. But before the important match against Lucknow Super Giants, CSK fans have got a big shock. According to reports, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not reached Lucknow with the team, even though a flight ticket was also booked for him.

Chennai Super Kings will take on the field against Lucknow Super Giants on May 15 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Fans were expecting Dhoni’s return in this match, but now the news of him not traveling with the team has increased the concern among the fans.

Didn’t go to Lucknow despite having flight ticket booked

According to the report of Cricbuzz, CSK management had booked a flight ticket to Lucknow for Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni), but at the last moment he did not travel with the team. After this news came out, fans on social media are continuously asking questions about Dhoni’s fitness and comeback.

MS Dhoni has not been able to play even a single match till now due to injury.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) has not been able to play a single match in IPL 2026 so far. He suffered a shin injury during practice before the start of the season, after which he is undergoing continuous rehabilitation. Initial reports said that he would be out only for the first two weeks, but his return kept getting postponed due to re-aggravation of the injury.

MS Dhoni does not want to influence the team combination

According to reports, Dhoni (MS Dhoni) is now fit to a great extent and has also passed the fitness test. He is also practicing regularly in the nets, but he does not want to spoil the current team combination. CSK has won three consecutive matches and the team seems to be in great shape. In such a situation, Dhoni does not want to affect the balance of the team by replacing any young player.

CSK in a strong position in the race for playoffs

After winning the last match against Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings had reached fifth place in the points table. On the basis of net run rate, the team has overtaken Rajasthan Royals. Now to secure a place in the playoffs, CSK needs at least two wins in its remaining three matches. In such a situation, the team would like to maintain its winning streak under any circumstances.