On Sunday, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad gave an replace on Dhoni’s return after profitable the toss and deciding to bowl first. He mentioned, “MS (Dhoni) is getting again slowly, typically it takes time, if he is able to play, it’s going to be quickly.”Dhoni’s absence has naturally raised questions on whether or not the group is lacking his presence on the sphere.CSK had earlier confirmed that Dhoni is sidelined because of a calf pressure and is present process rehabilitation. “MS Dhoni is at present present process rehabilitation for a calf pressure. Because of this, he’s more likely to miss the primary two weeks of IPL 2026. Get nicely quickly, Thala,” the franchise said.Regardless of not taking part in, head coach Stephen Fleming pressured that Dhoni continues to stay deeply concerned with the group. “It’s only a sport with out him. He’s nonetheless closely concerned within the aspect, and his affect stays very robust,” Fleming had mentioned earlier than the Punjab Kings encounter.

When might MS Dhoni return for CSK?

If restoration progresses as anticipated, Dhoni might return when CSK face Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14 in Chennai. Ought to that timeline lengthen, the subsequent attainable comeback fixture can be towards Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.CSK will even be hopeful of getting their talisman again in time for the high-stakes encounter towards Mumbai Indians on April 23, the place his expertise and management might show essential.

RCB vs CSK Enjoying XIs

Chennai Tremendous Kings (Enjoying XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel AhmedRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (Enjoying XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy