Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026? That is the one question every cricket fan has been asking for months. The wait is finally over. Chennai Super Kings have officially confirmed that MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2026.
The 44-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is all set to wear the yellow jersey one more time when the IPL 2026 season begins on March 26 and ends on May 31, 2026. For CSK fans and cricket lovers around the world, Dhoni’s IPL 2026 confirmation is not just big news; it is the moment they have all been hoping for.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan Confirms MS Dhoni Will Play IPL 2026
The biggest confirmation came straight from the top. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan put all doubts to rest with a simple but powerful statement — “Dhoni will play.” He further confirmed that “MS has told us that he will be available for the next season.” These two statements were enough to silence all the retirement talk that had been building for months.
While Dhoni himself has not made any personal public statement, a direct confirmation from the franchise CEO carries complete authority. For CSK fans who were anxiously waiting, this was the official green light they needed. MS Dhoni’s IPL 2026 participation is confirmed.
Will MS Dhoni Play All IPL 2026 Matches for CSK?
Just because Dhoni is available does not mean he will play every game. At 44, he is expected to be used carefully and selectively throughout the season. CSK’s team management will manage his workload based on match situations and his physical condition, and he is unlikely to feature in all 14 league matches.
One interesting possibility is that Dhoni could be used as an Impact Substitute for the first time in his IPL career. In IPL 2025, he primarily batted from positions 7 to 9, showing his role had already shifted to that of a finisher. Even so, a quick cameo with the bat or a few overs behind the stumps from Dhoni can change the course of any match.
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What Happens Next for MS Dhoni and CSK in IPL 2026?
IPL 2026 kicks off on March 26, 2026, and CSK fans cannot wait to see Dhoni walk out one more time. With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side, Dhoni is expected to play the role of a finisher, coming in at the death overs when it matters most.
For many fans, the emotional question remains, could this be Dhoni’s final IPL season? CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan has already made one thing clear: “MSD will surely play this season and will be with CSK forever.” Whatever happens, every match Dhoni plays in IPL 2026 is going to feel very special.
