Will Dhoni play the next match? (Photo: PTI)
Dhoni takes a big call: MS Dhoni is going to take a big decision on 16th April. This decision will be related to his playing in the next match of IPL 2026. The next match of Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 is with Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match will be played on 18th April in Hyderabad. But, will Dhoni be available for this match? Will he be seen playing in Hyderabad? Will CSK still have to wait for Dhoni? These are the questions whose answers are going to be found with a decision of Dhoni.
According to the report of RevSportz, Dhoni will be seen taking the final decision regarding his going to Hyderabad on the morning of 16th April. With that decision, the suspense related to his playing or not playing against Sunrisers will also end. If Dhoni decides to go, then there is every possibility that he may be seen playing there also. But, if he decides not to go to Hyderabad then it is difficult for him to be seen in the match to be held on 18th April.
Due to the injury, Dhoni is staying in Chennai and focusing on his recovery and is undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of the team's support staff. According to reports, MS Dhoni is close to being completely fit. Dhoni was complaining of calf injury. Due to this problem, he is still away from IPL 2026. CSK has played 5 matches so far in IPL 2026 but Dhoni was not seen playing in any of them.
However, Dhoni was expected to play in the match against Delhi Capitals on April 14 at Chepauk Stadium. But when captain Ruturaj Gaikwad announced his team, Dhoni's name was not visible in it. In such a situation, now everyone's eyes will be on Thursday, April 16, when the situation will be clear regarding Dhoni playing in the next match.
