Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni Play in IPL 2026, Find Out...

In Brief

• Will Mahendra Singh Dhoni play in this season?

• There is a surge in discussions about this.

• CSK's CEO has provided clear information about this himself.

Chennai Super Kings' performance in the IPL 2025 tournament was mediocre. After Ruturaj Gaikwad got injured, the leadership of the team returned to Mahendra Singh Dhoni. However, the team had to settle for the last position. This has sparked discussions about whether Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play in the IPL 2026 tournament. CSK's CEO, Kashi Viswanathan, has now put an end to all these discussions. He has clearly stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will definitely play in the next season.

CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz, "MS has informed us that he will be available for the next season." For the past few years, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's participation in the IPL has been a frequently asked question before the season. But after the clarification from CSK's CEO, it is confirmed that he will play in the IPL 2026 tournament. The Super Kings team was suspended for two years.

Except for two seasons, Dhoni has been with CSK in all seasons. After confirming that he will play this season, it will be the 17th season for the franchise and the 19th overall in the IPL. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a part of the IPL since 2008. He has scored 4865 runs in 248 matches for CSK. He has also led the team to championships in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.