Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has given some unfortunate news regarding a possible comeback. ms dhoni In this season's Indian Premier League (IPL).
Fleming has revealed that Dhoni was on his way to a full recovery but has suffered another setback after suffering a calf injury during the practice game. The legendary wicketkeeper is set to play for the five-time champions in the first eight matches of the 2026 season.
“The calf is very tough. If he comes down again and rips the calf, he will be gone.” [for the whole season]. So we moved forward with it quickly. In the practice game, I think he changed it again. And since then, he has been working hard to bring some stir to it. But there was a setback,” Fleming was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo.
However, Fleming has said that Dhoni has been working hard behind the scenes to make himself available for selection Chennai Super Kings By working closely with the medical team at times this season.
“But look, he's on board with it. And he's working hard with the physios and doing all the rehab. We're really waiting for word. But all I can say is it's not taking it lightly, he's progressing and doing everything.”
Dhoni has not played any professional cricket since playing 14 times for CSK during last season's IPL. The 44-year-old is slowly approaching the end of his illustrious cricket career, but he would like fans to have one last glimpse of him on the field before he retires.
CSK's season so far has been one step forward, one step back. Ruturaj Gaikwad's team is currently placed sixth in the points table with six points from eight matches. They were on a high after comprehensively defeating arch-rivals Mumbai Indians before facing defeat against Gujarat Titans on home soil.
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