IPL 2026: Is MS Dhoni deliberately not playing for CSK? Shocking revelation regarding fitness!

By Sandy Verma On May 17, 2026

MS Dhoni: Till now MS Dhoni has not been seen playing a single match in IPL 2026. Just before the start of the season, Dhoni suffered a calf injury. It was being told that Dhoni would be out for two weeks but now the league stage is in the final stages. Despite this, Dhoni is not seen playing. Fans are worried about his fitness, but if reports are to be believed, Dhoni is fit and is not deliberately playing for CSK. A surprising reason behind this has come to light.

Why is MS Dhoni not playing in IPL 2026?

Fans have been waiting for the return of MS Dhoni for a long time. Now according to the report of Cricblogger, MS Dhoni was completely fit for the matches against LSG to be held in Lucknow and Chennai. Despite this, he decided not to play because he did not want to spoil the team combination. It has been told in the report that Dhoni was playing football and kicking the ball during the practice session. This is indicating that Dhoni is not out due to fitness. He just doesn’t want to spoil the team’s combination.

🚨 UPDATE ON MS DHONI 🚨
Dhoni was fit for the last 2 matches against LSG in Chennai & Lucknow but opted not to feature because he did not want to disturb the team combination. [Indranil Basu from Cric Blogger] pic.twitter.com/P0ahFYagBR
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 17, 2026

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When will Dhoni return?

MS Dhoni is at the last stage of his career and may retire soon. If he has decided to make IPL 2026 his last season, then he can play in the next match. Dhoni had said a few years ago that he would play his last match in Chennai only.

CSK’s last match in IPL 2026 in Chennai is against SRH on May 18. In such a situation, Dhoni can play in this match and then retire. If MS Dhoni still does not want to spoil the team combination, then perhaps he may not be seen playing this season. Dhoni can also decide to play directly in the next season.

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