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CSK Confirms Dhoni to Play Every IPL 2026 Match as CEO Denies Raina Coaching Rumor

Coaching staff will choose whether he keeps wickets, bats, or serves as Impact Player.

Overview

  • CEO Kasi Viswanathan said MS Dhoni will feature in all Chennai Super Kings fixtures this season.
  • He clarified that selection and usage are cricketing decisions, not administrative calls.
  • Viswanathan rejected speculation about Suresh Raina becoming fielding coach, calling the reports baseless after a club teaser about a March 22 announcement.
  • Following a last-place finish in 2025, CSK retooled by trading for Sanju Samson and making high bids for uncapped players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma.
  • Dhoni began preparations in Ranchi and has been training in Chennai ahead of the IPL 2026 campaign.