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MS Dhoni led the team in 2025 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to an injury. However, the Men in Yellow finished last for the first time since the inception of the league.
MS Dhoni is likely to make himself available for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after N Srinivasan returned as chairman of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Dhoni will compete for the last time in the tournament. Despite speculations about his future, the 44-year-old wants to end his career on a high.
The five-time IPL-winning captain is delighted with the return of Srinivasan. According to Revsportz, Dhoni has agreed to extend his IPL career for one more season.
There were reports of him not turning up for the 19th season of the tournament, considering his fitness issues, but it seems he is ready to don the jersey of CSK for another year.
MS Dhoni led the team in 2025 after regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to an injury. However, the Men in Yellow finished last for the first time since the inception of the league. Dhoni is motivated to lead Chennai to their sixth IPL title in 2026.
Srinivasan played a key role in MS Dhoni’s success in international cricket and the IPL. He also saved the wicket-keeper batter from getting dropped from the Indian Test team during his tenure as the president of the BCCI. However, he left the Chennai Super Kings in 2015 due to a conflict of interest and betting allegations.
MS Dhoni hasn’t made any official statement on his availability, and even the franchise hasn’t disclosed any information. Dhoni, who is holidaying in the United States, was recently seen watching Novak Djokovic’s match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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