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IPL 2026: Dhoni Will Be Back Soon, All Of Chennai Is Waiting, Says CSK Batting Coach Hussey

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said former skipper MS Dhonis recovery from a calf injury has been progressing well and he will be seen back in action soon, while adding that the whole of Chennai is waiting for him to play in IPL 2026. Dhoni, 42, has been sidelined for three weeks due to the calf injury sustained ahead of the season and in his recovery, a lot of work has been put in on his speed while running between the wickets. Hopefully hell be back as soon as possible. I dont know if its tomorrow or its maybe the next match after that, but hes progressing really well. I know hes been upping his running speeds and that was probably the sticking point. I think were very confident from a skill perspective with his batting and his wicketkeeping. But it was just making sure that he could maintain good running power, particularly towards the back end of an inning where hes going to have to scan for those ones and twos. So as soon as hes got the confidence in his calf, then Im sure hell give it the tick to ready to go, Hussey said in the pre-match press conference, ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. The final decision to play, Hussey stressed, rests with Dhoni himself. Once he feels confident in his calf, Im sure hell give the signal that hes ready to go. At the moment, were guided by him. Were waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting. Dhoni hasnt been spotted on match days in CSKs dugout, with Hussey revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter has chosen not to attend to avoid distractions. Some IPL teams do leave their players in the hotel, as rules allow for only 18-20 players to be present in the dressing room. Hes such a team-orientated guy, MS Dhoni. He always wants whats best for the team and he was worried that if he came, thered be a bit too much of a distraction. Obviously, the cameras would be on him a lot. The crowd would be cheering for him and things like that. Dhoni hasnt been spotted on match days in CSKs dugout, with Hussey revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter has chosen not to attend to avoid distractions. Some IPL teams do leave their players in the hotel, as rules allow for only 18-20 players to be present in the dressing room. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I personally love having him around the dressing room. He offers so much wisdom and confidence to the rest of the guys. So hes obviously at training all the time and always a bubbly personality around training and offers a lot of his experience to the players there. But it was just a case he didnt want to see himself as a distraction to the rest of the team and thats why he decided on game day just to sort of stay away, concluded Hussey. Article Source: IANS