MS Dhoni's empty seat in the Chennai Super Kings dugout has puzzled fans all season. The man who built CSK into the most beloved franchise in the Indian Premier League.

On 2 May, CSK host MI in IPL 2026 at Chepauk Stadium. CSK have momentum with three wins in five matches while MI seek a crucial victory to revive their season.

The two teams will yet again be without their former captains who defined IPL's 'El Clasico' - MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma

With their IPL 2026 campaigns on the brink, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will clash in a must-win encounter here on Saturday, both sides desperate to overcome inconsistent form and keep their playoff hopes alive.

MS Dhoni has already missed eight matches for CSK in the ongoing IPL 2026, but there are speculations that he could return in the El Clásico against the Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has revealed that MS Dhoni is deliberately staying away from match venues in IPL 2026 to avoid distracting the team. Recovering from a calf injury, Dhoni remains active in training and closely follows games ...

The form of skipper Gaikwad and the inconsistency of the middle order and spinners are some of the reasons why CSK has been trailing so far in the points table

MS Dhoni is unhappy with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after the franchise chose not to retain Ravindra Jadeja, who has now moved to Rajasthan Royals (RR). The decision has sparked speculation about a possible rift within CSK and even raised questions about Dhoni and Jadeja’s relationship.

MS Dhoni is training with the CSK squad on the eve of the games but the matchdays have seen him not travelling with the team to the stadium.