Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey has once revealed this ms dhoni After returning from his calf injury, he will immediately take up the role of the team's wicketkeeper for the remaining matches of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).
Dhoni is slowly but surely getting closer to full fitness and is expected to play his first match of the tournament in the coming days. The legendary captain had practiced wicketkeeping before CSK's game against Mumbai Indians, but still did not attend the game.
Dhoni will have to ensure that he is fully fit to play as he will not only play as a specialist batsman but will also be the main wicketkeeper of the team at the age of 44. Therefore, the former India captain cannot be used as an impact sub. Smile Has assured that the right-hander has been excellent in training but needs to ensure that his calf can handle the intensity of wicketkeeping and the tough running between the wickets.
“I'm pretty sure he'll be back behind the stumps. The main concern is the calf injury, it's all about the run, especially towards the end of the innings when he might need to bowl hard for one and two. He just needs to make sure the calf is strong enough to handle that workload. From a skills perspective, we know what MS Dhoni can do as a wicketkeeper, and he's batting really well. Now it's It's about getting full confidence back in that calf,” Hussey said in the post-match press. Conference.
“He is progressing really well. I know he is working hard to get back as soon as possible, and the fans are eager to see MS Dhoni back on the field. We are hopeful that it can happen in the next few matches, but he will have to be close to 100% to give his best. He has been batting well in the nets and looks in good touch, now it is also about being able to work hard between the wickets,” Hussey said.
Hussey has confirmed Dhoni Chennai Super KingsGoing forward, the former captain will take the gloves from newly signed Sanju Samson. The 31-year-old has been keeping wickets for the five-time champions and many see him as a long-term replacement for Dhoni in the team.
Meanwhile, Dhoni is still one of the best wicketkeepers in the IPL despite misstepping past 40. Last season, he played 14 matches in the 20-over tournament and took six catches behind the stumps and made five stumpings.
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