MS Dhoni is yet to make an appearance in IPL 2026 and is inching closer to making a return to the playing XI since injury. The CSK legend has been out of action so far with a calf strain with Sanju Samson taking the gloves instead. Dhoni hadn't travelled to any of the games away from home, but did travel to Hyderabad ahead of the SRH vs CSK clash on Saturday.

MS Dhoni is yet to make an appearance in IPL 2026 and the wait continues following his absence from the team sheet on Saturday. The CSK legend has been out of action so far with a calf strain with Sanju Samson taking the gloves instead. Dhoni hadn't travelled to any of the games away from home, but did travel to Hyderabad ahead of the SRH vs CSK clash on Saturday.

MS Dhoni trained with the squad

MS Dhoni batted in the nets and smashed the deliveries in equal measure. In a video posted by CSK before the game, Dhoni could be seen batting in the nets and smashing some massive sixes. He also posed with the ground staff in Hyderabad as is his matchday ritual.

The legendary batter had not travelled with his team for their matches previously, neither to Guwahati and Bengaluru for their away games, nor to Chepauk on the match days at home.