{"id":168719,"date":"2026-05-17T17:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T23:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=168719"},"modified":"2026-05-17T17:38:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T23:08:42","slug":"dhoni-joins-csk-training-ahead-of-possible-home-farewell-against-sunrisers-hyderabad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=168719","title":{"rendered":"Dhoni joins CSK training ahead of possible home farewell against Sunrisers Hyderabad"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Chennai Super Kings\u2019 IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad is not just a crucial fixture in its push for a playoff spot; it will also be the side\u2019s final home game of the season at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.<\/p>\n

And if there weren\u2019t already enough reasons for fans to pack the Anbuden, the fixture could mark MS Dhoni\u2019s final outing at Chepauk as a player.<\/p>\n

The former CSK captain has not featured in any of the side\u2019s 12 matches this season due to recurring calf and hamstring issues. Dhoni also did not travel for any of the away fixtures.<\/p>\n

Come Monday, anticipation is expected to peak in and around Wallajah Road as fans flock to the stadium hoping to catch a glimpse of their \u201cThala\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number of fans that travel and come to these home games is unbelievable. I\u2019ve never experienced anything like that in my life. So, that\u2019s probably partly to do with MS,\u201d Australian quick Spencer Johnson said on Sunday.<\/p>\n

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On the eve of the fixture, as has been the case before almost every home game, Dhoni padded up and headed into the open nets for an extended session against side-armers and net bowlers.<\/p>\n

He began with grounded drives before gradually shifting gears and taking the aerial route. For nearly 15 minutes, Dhoni largely faced spinners before ending the session against seamers, launching them straight back down the ground into the batting \u201cV\u201d.<\/p>\n

Johnson described training alongside Dhoni as \u201csurreal\u201d and called it a privilege to be part of the CSK setup.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust seeing him around training is a bit of a surreal moment. So very grateful for the fans that come out every game, whether it\u2019s home or away, it feels like a home game. It\u2019s pretty special,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

But when it came to the biggest question of all \u2013 whether Dhoni would play on Monday \u2013 even Johnson had no answers, keeping the anticipation intact.<\/p>\n

Published on May 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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