Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the chances are slim. ms dhoni Involvement in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), as it could impact the team composition during the crucial run-in at the end of the season.
The five-time champions are currently sixth in the standings, having collected 10 points from 10 games and are currently just two points away from entering the playoff position.
With CSK having a real chance of qualifying for the playoffs, Ashwin does not want Dhoni to come in and spoil the match-winning combination. However, the former player-turned-pundit believes that the veteran wicketkeeper may get a farewell match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium if his team is out of the playoff race.
“If MS Dhoni comes, the combination will be changed. It becomes very difficult, so I think there are very few chances.” [of making a comeback]. If they lose two of their next three matches, they may get a farewell match in Chennai,” R Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
It is noteworthy that if Dhoni gets a farewell match in Chepauk, it will be his match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 18, as it is his last home game of the 2026 season.
Despite still being officially a part of the team, Dhoni has not played a single game yet as he is struggling with his calf injury. The 44-year-old is slowly approaching the end of his illustrious IPL career in what looks like this will be his last season representing the Chennai-based team.
Chennai Super Kings Has found some form in the crucial final few games of the regular season. Ruturaj Gaikwad's team has come close to securing a place in the playoffs by winning two consecutive matches in the IPL. Their most recent win came against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where they won by eight wickets.
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