March 28, 2026 10:55 AM

MS Dhoni likely to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to calf strain

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has sustained a calf strain and has been ruled out of the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise said in a statement. The 19th edition of the tournament is set to begin on Saturday, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the curtain-raiser at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK are set to play their campaign opener on Monday against inaugural champion...