Captain cool MS Dhoni comes to mind when it comes to Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni has won millions of fans with his style of play and personality off the field. And when it comes to the 2026 season, not a single match has been played so far. Not only that.. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s non-appearance in the dugout of Chennai Super Kings has led to many doubts and discussions among the fans. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey revealed interesting facts while solving this mystery. Speaking ahead of the crucial match against Mumbai Indians, Hussey made it clear that the reason behind Dhoni’s absence from the field is not pride, but his selfless love for the team.
Mr. Cool thinks that if Dhoni is in the dugout, all the cameras will be on him and the entire stadium will be chanting Dhoni’s name, which will affect the concentration of the players who are currently playing. Hussey explained that everyone’s focus should be on the team’s performance and he is not coming to the stadium on the match day with the intention of not causing any disturbance. Whether Dhoni’s idea is right or not, the coach hailed it as a testament to a personality who thinks the interests of the team are important.
Currently Dhoni is recovering from a calf injury and on the other hand he is guiding the players in the nets. Actively participating in practice sessions and sharing his experience with the boys. When the coach responded to the question of when Dhoni will enter the ring, Hussey calmly expressed that his running speed has increased and there is no problem in terms of batting and wicket keeping. As soon as Dhoni is confident that his injury is fully healed, it is clear that he is likely to shine on the field again in the yellow jersey in the next few matches.
