MS Dhoni’s return date revealed, CSK legend set for comeback vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

MS Dhoni announces his comeback for the Chennai Super Kings before their next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Chennai Super Kings have missed some of their crucial matches in the initial games in the absence of their former skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad.

The Chennai Super Kings faced a massive setback when MS Dhoni was ruled out of the competition due to an injury in the nets. The batter practised in the nets and underwent rehabilitation to return to his very best. He has finally updated on this return.

Chennai Super Kings won their second match against the Kolkata Knight Riders after having registered their first win against the Delhi Capitals. The Super Kings started with a hat-trick of losses and would aim for a winning streak.

MS Dhoni arrives in Hyderabad ahead of the CSK vs SRH

The Indian former captain has been playing for the Chennai Super Kings since the inauguration of the IPL back in 2008. He has led them to five IPL trophies as the captain of the Super Kings, but the team has struggled ever since he parted ways as the captain.

After having missed their first five matches and being absent from the stadium across the first three venues. He was not seen on the ground in the two matches in Guwahati and Bengaluru. However, he has reportedly now travelled to Hyderabad for the upcoming game against the Sunrisers.

The Chennai Super Kings will play their 6th game of the season and will arrive at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for the match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who recently ended the winning streak of IPL 2026 giants, the Rajasthan Royals.

Who will make way for MS Dhoni in the CSK XI?

MS Dhoni returning for the Chennai Super Kings would need players like Sarfaraz Khan to make way for him. MS Dhoni was seen last season playing for the Chennai Super Kings as a wicket-keeper and has never been used as an impact player.

Considering his lack of fitness and Sanju Samson's inclusion in the playing XI, his importance has been highlighted in the playing XI. Dhoni's absence, however, left Gaikwad clueless on the field.

Hence, the inform batter Sarfaraz Khan will have to make way for the Indian great, considering his craze and his stardom in the history of the IPL.

Who might replace injured Khaleel Ahmed at CSK?

Khaleel Ahmed was left out of the remainder of the competition following his injury before the upcoming game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The left-handed pacer played a good hand in their last game against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Khaleel Ahmed might be replaced by the other left-arm pacer Mukul Choudhary, who had played in former seasons for the Super Kings. He has been paired alongside Anshul Kamboj and the likes of Jamie Overton to lead the pace attack. Noor Ahmed and Akeal Hosein will continue to lead the CSK side with their quality spin bowling.

Choudhary is the most likely replacement; however, CSK might also look to have a third spinner in the form of Rahul Chahar.

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