MS Dhoni has began practicing wicketkeeping again within the nets before the large Indian Premier League2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Within the thirty third match, Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians will tackle Rajat Patidar’s Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23.
Before this essential match, Dhoni returning to wicketkeeping practice has reduced worries about his fitness. He had missed CSK’s first six matches this season due to a calf injury he suffered before the tournament began.
Kodiyil Oruvan! 🦁💛#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/SuztJYGNzr
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 1, 2026
MS Dhoni resumes wicketkeeping practice in nets ahead of return
Chennai Super Kings shared a video of MS Dhoni practicing on their official social media, with the caption: “Rule No. 1: Don’t step out when Thala is keeping wickets. Rule No. 2: Read Rule No. 1 again.”
Rule No. 1: Don’t step out when Thala’s behind the stumps
Rule No. 2: Read Rule No. 1 again 😂💪#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/mPYUIb3yuW— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2026
MS Dhoni’s IPL stats and records
MS Dhoni is seen as among the best players in Indian Premier League history and has built a powerful record with consistent performances. The 44-year-old has played 278 matches and batted in 242 innings, scoring 5,439 runs at a strike rate of 137.45 and a mean of 38.30.
He hasn’t scored a century yet but has made 24 half-centuries. In IPL 2025, Dhoni had a mean season. He played 14 matches (13 innings) and scored 196 runs with a strike rate of 135.17 and a mean of 24.50. Up to now in IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings have played six matches, winning two and losing 4.
They’re currently in eighth place with 4 points and a net run rate of -0.780. CSK are going into their next match at Wankhede Stadium against Mumbai Indians after an in depth 10-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.
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