MS Dhoni sidelined for 1 more week with calf injury:Dewald Brevis nears full fitness; CSK to face DC on 11 April

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni is recovering from a calf injury, and the 44-year-old will need some more time to recover from the issue. CSK have not put out an exact timeline on his return, but ‘Thala’, as he is fondly called by the Yellow Army faithful, will be sidelined for at least one more week. CSK have had a troubled start to the season, losing all three of their games so far, and they are set to lock horns with Delhi Capitals on 11 April. Earlier, the franchise posted a video of Dhoni batting in the nets, which gave fans a glimmer of hope that he was returning near full fitness. However, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan told Cricbuzz that Dhoni will still need some time before he can play matches. Dewald Brevis however is close to making his return, and he may yet feature against Delhi. Also read: WATCH | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 2 sixes against Bumrah MS Dhoni needs 1 more week to recover from calf issue “MS is undergoing rehab and it will take some time. We can’t say how much time,” Viswanathan was quoted as saying, the same report added that Dhoni could need atleast a week more to near full fitness. The CSK CEO further stated, “We are hoping he (Dewald Brevis) will be available for the next game, but that will depend on how he progresses. We have a few days before the next game.” What next for MS Dhoni CSK? Before the start of the IPL 2026 season, CSK had released a statement on social media, informing the fans about Dhoni’s injury that he sustained during a training session. Also read: ‘Axar Patel is cool, calm doesn’t mind laughing’: Delhi Capitals’ Kyle Jamieson The legendary wicket-keeper batter is expected to miss CSK’s next two games against DC on 11 April and against KKR on 14 April. With Chennai winless so far, they will hope ‘Thala’ can be back soon behind the stumps. The veteran has not been travelling to any away games, he has remained with his family, continuing his rehabilitation under the supervision of CSK’s physios and a masseur. Chennai are one game away from equaling their worst start in IPL history back in 2022 when they lost four games in a row. They finished last season at the bottom spot with just 4 wins from 14 matches.