A big update has excited cricket fans. Indian legend MS Dhoni may return for the 2026 Indian Premier League. Reports suggest that he will play one final season for Chennai Super Kings. At 44, the former India captain wants to end his career on a high.
According to Revsportz, Dhoni is very happy about the return of N. Srinivasan as CSK chairman. The two share a strong bond. This connection is said to be one of the main reasons behind Dhoni’s decision to extend his journey for one more season.
A Final Season for Thala in IPL 2026
For years, fans have wondered if each IPL season would be Dhoni’s last. Many even doubted if he would appear in IPL 2026. But now, supporters may get lucky. They could see their “Thala” play at the age of 45 when the season ends.
In IPL 2025, Dhoni had to take over as captain again. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was leading the side, got injured. But CSK had their worst season ever. They finished last in the points table for the first time in history. That poor finish has pushed Dhoni to aim for a stronger end. He wants to chase a sixth IPL trophy for CSK, something no other team has managed.
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Srinivasan has been a key figure in Dhoni’s CSK journey. He played an important role in building the team in the early years. But in 2015, Srinivasan stepped down after controversy over conflict of interest and betting issues. Now, in May, he has returned as CSK chairman. His daughter Rupa has also been named full-time director of the franchise.
However, it must be noted that all this talk is still speculation. Neither Dhoni nor CSK have confirmed anything yet. Right now, Dhoni is enjoying his break from cricket. He was recently spotted in the United States at the US Open. Fans saw him at Arthur Ashe Stadium watching Novak Djokovic in action.
For now, CSK fans can only wait. But hope is high that MS Dhoni will return one last time in yellow.
