{"id":161889,"date":"2026-05-01T08:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=161889"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T13:50:53","slug":"ipl-2026-ms-dhoni-will-be-back-soon-csk-batting-coach-hussey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=161889","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: MS Dhoni will be back soon, CSK batting coach Hussey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-70928600\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">On the eve of Chennai Super Kings\u2019 IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on May 2, batting coach Michael Hussey once again offered a measured update on M.S. Dhoni\u2019s recovery from a calf injury.<\/p>\n<p>Dhoni, who has been sidelined for three weeks, has travelled with the squad to Hyderabad and Mumbai after clearing a fitness test, though he is yet to feature in a match.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cM.S. is going really well. Hopefully, he\u2019ll be back as soon as possible. I\u2019m not sure if that will be tomorrow or the match after, but he\u2019s progressing well,\u201d Hussey said.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ<\/b>  |          <b><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/dhoni-injury-news-update-return-date-csk-vs-gt-fleming-press-conference\/article70909385.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dhoni\u2019s return delayed after calf injury worsened, reveals Fleming<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The primary concern, Hussey explained, has been Dhoni\u2019s ability to sustain running intensity. \u201cHe\u2019s been working on his running speeds, which was probably the main concern. From a skill perspective, we\u2019re very confident in his batting and wicketkeeping. It was more about ensuring he can maintain good running power, especially towards the back end of an innings where quick singles and twos are crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hussey added that the final call rests with Dhoni. \u201cOnce he feels confident in his calf, I\u2019m sure he\u2019ll give the signal that he\u2019s ready to go. At the moment, we\u2019re guided by him. We\u2019re waiting. I think all of Chennai is waiting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Dhoni has stayed away from the venues during CSK\u2019s match days. \u201cHe felt that if he attended, it might become a distraction\u2026 he didn\u2019t want that to take attention away from the team,\u201d Hussey said, while noting that the former captain remains actively involved in training and team discussions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on May 01, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/ipl-2026-news-csk-vs-mi-ms-dhoni-injury-update-return-date-chennai-super-kings-vs-mumbai-indians\/article70928600.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the eve of Chennai Super Kings\u2019 IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on May 2, batting coach Michael Hussey once again offered a measured update on M.S. 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