IPL 2026: Dhoni nearing comeback from injury, says Hussey

MS Dhoni during CSK’s practice session on Friday. Pic/PTI; (right) Mike Hussey

Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said former skipper MS Dhoni's recovery from a calf injury has been progressing well and he will be seen back in action soon, adding that the whole of Chennai is waiting for him to play.

Dhoni, 44, has been sidelined for three weeks due to the calf injury sustained ahead of the season and in his recovery, a lot of work has been put in on his speed while running between the wickets. "Hopefully, he'll be back as soon as possible. I don't know if it's tomorrow [Saturday] or it's maybe the next match after that, but he's progressing really well.

"I know he's been upping his running speeds and that was probably the sticking point. I think we're very confident from a skill perspective with his batting and his wicketkeeping.

"But it was just making sure that he could maintain good running power, particularly towards the back end of an innings where he's going to have to scan for those ones and twos. So as soon as he's got the confidence in his calf, then I'm sure he'll give it the tick to be ready to go," Hussey said in the pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

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