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CSK Chief Upbeat About MS Dhoni Returning for IPL 2027 Despite Injury Absence
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Firstpost•13-10-2026, 10:37
CSK Chief Upbeat About MS Dhoni Returning for IPL 2027 Despite Injury Absence
- •Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan expressed strong confidence that MS Dhoni could return for the 2027 IPL edition.
- •MS Dhoni missed the entire 2026 season due to injury concerns, temporarily halting what was widely anticipated to be his farewell campaign.
- •Kasi Viswanathan stated that the final decision rests solely with Dhoni, and the franchise is eagerly awaiting his arrival in Chennai.
- •Despite his injury, Dhoni remained actively involved by participating in training sessions and mentoring young players under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- •CSK is currently facing a transition phase, including a major coaching overhaul following head coach Stephen Fleming's departure to join England.
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Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan has expressed optimism that MS Dhoni could return for the 2027 IPL season. Although Dhoni missed the entire 2026 season due to injury, the franchise considers him an active player and is waiting for his final decision.
MS Dhoni was forced to sit out the entire IPL 2026 season due to injury concerns. Despite his absence from matches, he remained involved by participating in training sessions and mentoring young talent during the team's transition phase.
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the new head coach of the Chennai Super Kings, replacing Stephen Fleming who departed to join England as Test head coach. Fleming had served as CSK's head coach for roughly 18 years prior to his exit.
