Will Dhoni play farewell match today? My last T-20 match will be in Chennai, five year old statement goes viral, Ashwin raises fans’ hopes

IPL2026 Updates: IPL 2026 is moving towards its last stage, but Chennai Super Kings fans have not been able to see MS Dhoni on the field yet. Now new discussions have intensified regarding Dhoni, who was away from the team throughout the season. It is believed that Mahi can take the field in the last league match to be held in Chepauk.

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According to reports, Dhoni was troubled by a calf injury since the beginning of the season. For this reason he kept himself out of the entire tournament. However, it is now being said that his fitness has improved and he can be a part of the team in the final matches. On Monday, Chennai Super Kings will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground Chepauk. This will be CSK’s last home match this season. In such a situation, the eyes of thousands of fans present in the stadium will be focused on only one face – MS Dhoni.

Dhoni has expressed his desire to ‘play the last match in Chennai’

Dhoni had already indicated many years ago that he wanted to play the last match of his T20 career in Chennai. He had said during IPL 2021 in Dubai that just as he played his last ODI international match in his hometown Ranchi, he would like to say goodbye to T20 cricket in Chennai. This is the reason why fans have now started seeing every season as Dhoni’s possible farewell season. This time too the atmosphere in Chepauk is expected to be very emotional.

Ashwin raised hopes

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Dhoni’s close and former teammate Ravichandran Ashwin has also given a big hint about his comeback. Ashwin says that the chances of Mahi playing are very strong and he can be seen in the last two matches. Ashwin said that according to the information he has heard, Dhoni is now ready to play. However, the final decision will depend on the team management and Dhoni himself.

Will this be Mahi’s last IPL match?

This season, 44-year-old Dhoni adopted the strategy of keeping himself behind and giving opportunities to young players. It is believed that he wanted to see the team preparing for the future. But now when Chennai will play for the last time on its home ground, the fans are hoping that Mahi will once again be seen on the field in the yellow jersey. If this happens, then this match can become not just a league match but an evening full of emotions for crores of cricket fans.