'Humko bhi wicket chahiye': MS Dhoni bowls in CSK nets amid wait over IPL 2026 comeback - Watch
TL;DR
MS Dhoni, who has yet to play in IPL 2026 due to injuries, was seen bowling in CSK nets, expressing his desire for a wicket. Fans are eagerly awaiting his return to the field.
Key points
- MS Dhoni is part of CSK's squad for IPL 2026.
- He has missed matches due to injuries.
- Dhoni was seen bowling in nets during a training session.
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MS Dhoni, the player with the most appearances in IPL history, is part of Chennai Super Kingsā (CSK) squad for IPL 2026 but is yet to play a match in IPL 2026 season.
The 44-year-old missed the opening phase of the tournament because of an injury suffered before the IPL began. He then picked up another injury, which further delayed his return. There were reports that he could return for CSKās match against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on April 23, but he did not feature in that game or the matches after it.
While fans continue to wait for his comeback, Dhoni was seen in a different role during a CSK training session on Thursday. In a video shared by the franchise on X, Dhoni was bowling spin in the nets and said, āHumko bhi ek wicket chahiye (I also want one wicket)."
CSK posted the clip with the caption: āJust too AdoraBOWL!" The video has since gone viral on social media.
Dhoni had captained CSK last season after Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out due to injury and had also kept wickets. In his absence this season, Sanju Samson has been doing wicketkeeping duties for the Chennai side.
Samson joined CSK in a trade deal before the IPL 2026 auction and has performed well with the bat this season. The Kerala cricketer, who won the Player of the Tournament award at the T20 World Cup 2026, has scored 402 runs in 10 IPL matches for CSK so far.
He has scored two centuries ā 115 not out against Delhi Capitals and 101 not out against Mumbai Indians. He also made an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls during CSKās chase of 156 against Delhi Capitals on May 5 at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Samson is currently sixth among the leading run-scorers in IPL 2026. If he scores 98 more runs in CSKās remaining four league matches, he will become the first wicketkeeper to score 500 runs in a season for Chennai Super Kings.
CSKās next two matches are against Lucknow Super Giants on May 10 and May 15. LSG have struggled in the tournament so far, and CSK will aim to continue their recent form in those matches.
Q&A
Why hasn't MS Dhoni played in IPL 2026 yet?
MS Dhoni has missed IPL 2026 due to injuries sustained before the tournament began.
When is MS Dhoni expected to return to play for CSK?
While there were hopes he might return for the match against Mumbai Indians on April 23, he did not play in that game or subsequent matches.
What did MS Dhoni do during the CSK training session?
During the training session, MS Dhoni was seen bowling spin in the nets and expressed his wish for a wicket.
