Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- In a surprising turn of events, Chennai Super Kings fans were left overjoyed as MS Dhoni made an early return to practice ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. The legendary skipper, who was expected to miss at least two weeks of the tournament due to a calf strain, was spotted at the nets in a video shared on social media. While no official update on his fitness has been given, Dhoni's presence on the field is certainly a welcome sign for both CSK and their supporters.

Chennai Super Kings had a tough start to the season, suffering a heavy defeat against Rajasthan Royals in their opener. With a team now full of youngsters, CSK struggled to get anything right in Guwahati, leaving them with a lot of wo...