Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni displayed an unexpected skill during a recent practice session. ipl 2026 Match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Dhoni was seen bowling spin in the training nets in a surprise appearance before his return from injury.
The Indian Premier League 2026 season has entered a crucial phase with teams battling for playoff qualification. Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings are currently sixth in the 10-team points table after winning five of their first ten matches. They recovered strongly after a difficult start to the season.
MS Dhoni bowls in CSK training session, viral video leaves fans in awe
ms dhoni Recently, during the training session of Chennai Super Kings, he humorously expressed his desire to take wickets. In a viral video shared by Chennai Super Kings on X (formerly Twitter), the veteran cricketer joked that he wanted to take wickets with the ball as well.
Chennai Super Kings’ social media team expressed happiness after seeing MS Dhoni bowling during the practice session. Sharing the short clip on its official X account, the franchise used a playful caption to highlight the fun moment involving the veteran cricketer.
Absolutely AdoraBowl! 🦁💛 #whistlepoddu #Yellow pic.twitter.com/pkIAGszBE7
– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) 7 May 2026
His absence has disappointed many fans, with large crowds still flocking to stadiums wearing his iconic jersey number. There is speculation about the possibility that this will be his last IPL season. The franchise has repeatedly said that the great wicketkeeper-batsman is expected to return later in the campaign.
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MS Dhoni will not play in IPL 2026 yet due to recurring knee and calf injuries
MS Dhoni has not played any matches this season due to recurring knee and calf injuries. Although he has continued to practice at the nets, he has mostly stayed in the team hotel on match days. During IPL 2025, Dhoni scored less than 200 runs at an average of 24.50 and strike rate of 135.17.
In Dhoni’s absence, sanju samson Has taken over the primary wicketkeeping responsibility for Chennai Super Kings. The Kerala batsman joined the franchise via pre-auction trade and recently won the Player of the Tournament award during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Sanju Samson has scored 402 runs in 10 matches this season. He has also recorded two unbeaten centuries during the campaign, including 115 against Delhi Capitals and 101 against Mumbai Indians, making him Chennai Super Kings’ leading run-scorer this year.
Chennai Super Kings will face Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday
Sanju Samson recently played a brilliant unbeaten inning of 87 runs on 52 balls against Delhi Capitals. he guided Chennai Super Kings A successful chase of 156 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on 5 May helped the team achieve a crucial win.
Sanju Samson is currently ranked sixth in the list of highest run-scorers in IPL 2026. If he scores 98 more runs in the remaining league matches for Chennai Super Kings, he will become the first wicketkeeper from the franchise to score 500 runs in an IPL season.
The Chennai-based franchise will take on Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants in their next match. MA Chidambaram Stadium On Sunday, May 10.
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