India, March 26 -- MS Dhoni's return to the IPL has once again set off plenty of chatter, this time around how he might be used by Chennai Super Kings. There is curiosity over whether he will feature as an Impact Player or continue in his usual role behind the stumps. Dhoni has managed a troublesome knee over the past couple of seasons, and with his career nearing its final phase, questions around his workload and role are only growing louder ahead of the new season.

Dhoni had a relatively quiet IPL 2025, batting lower down the order in almost every game, which raised a few questions. He finished with 196 runs from 14 matches, averaging 24.50 at a strike rate of 135.17. Most of his outings came late in the innings, where he was used to a...