New Delhi: There is only one question in the minds of crores of cricket lovers at this time, will MS Dhoni be seen in IPL 2026? More than one and a half months have passed since the start of the season and the league stage is now at its final stage, but former Chennai Super Kings captain ‘Thala’ has not yet entered the field for a single match. Dhoni’s absence in the 12th match against Lucknow Super Giants has also increased the speculation whether he is out of action for the entire season.

Dhoni did not go to Lucknow, fans heart broken

Fans were very excited about the match against Lucknow, because some media reports had claimed that Dhoni’s name was included in the list of players going to Lucknow and his ticket had also been booked. But at the last moment Dhoni decided not to travel with the team. As soon as Dhoni was not seen in the playing eleven at the time of toss, ‘Miss you Dhoni’ started trending on social media.

Injury became ‘villain’ in return
The main reason for Dhoni not playing is his calf injury (strain in the calf muscles). He suffered this injury during a practice session just before the start of the season.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming had said some time ago that the team management does not want to take any risk regarding Dhoni’s fitness. However, now with only two league matches left in the season, the question is arising whether ‘management caution’ now signals the end of Dhoni’s season?

Will there be direct retirement now?
Chennai has played its 12th match. Even if Dhoni returns fit in the next match, he will be able to play a maximum of two matches in the league stage. Cricket experts believe that if CSK does not reach the playoffs, then it is possible that Dhoni may bid goodbye to this season without playing a single match.

The biggest fear for the fans is that this 2026 season might end without seeing Dhoni.

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