India, April 2 -- MS Dhoni has returned to the nets for Chennai Super Kings, offering a positive sign for the side even as there is no official confirmation on his return to match action in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Sportstar reported that Dhoni, who has been recovering from a calf strain and was ruled out for the first two weeks of the tournament, was recently seen batting during a training session ahead of CSK's upcoming fixtures. His presence at practice has sparked excitement among fans, although the franchise is expected to take a cautious approach and has not specified a timeline for his comeback.

CSK's struggles in his absence were evident in their opening match against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Batting first,...