India, March 28 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) talisman MS Dhoni won't be seen in action in the first few Indian Premier League (IPL) matches for the five-time champions, the franchise confirmed on Saturday. According to the official statement, the former India and CSK captain is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain and, hence, his participation in the initial few games for the franchise is not certain. The crucial update came two days before CSK's first IPL 2026 match against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday.

With Dhoni all but ruled out, Sanju Samson is all set to don the gloves for the franchise. CSK has not provided a timeline for how long it will take the 44-year-old to fully recover and return to the field....