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CSK CEO hopes MS Dhoni will return for IPL 2027
MS Dhoni did not play any matches for Chennai Super Kings in the 2026 Indian Premier League because of injury concerns.
Dhoni, now 45, is a former India captain and a long-time player for the Chennai-based team.
CSK chief executive Kasi Viswanathan hopes Dhoni will return for the 2027 season, but says the decision is Dhoni’s.
Dhoni has not publicly said whether he can manage another season of top-level cricket.
He stayed with CSK for much of the 2026 tournament, joining training and supporting the team from the dugout.
Former teammate Suresh Raina has also urged him to return, while former coach Stephen Fleming said Dhoni’s experience helped younger players.
CSK expects Dhoni to tell the team what he decides when he arrives in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan hopes MS Dhoni will return to play for the team in IPL 2027.
Dhoni, 45, missed the entire 2026 season because of injury concerns.
Viswanathan said the decision rests with Dhoni, who usually tells the team when he arrives in Chennai.
Former teammate Suresh Raina has also urged Dhoni to return, while Dhoni has cited concerns about his body.
Dhoni has not publicly said whether he will play another season.
- Who
- MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings. CEO Kasi Viswanathan hopes Dhoni will return.
- What
- Viswanathan said he believes Dhoni may play for CSK in IPL 2027.
- When
- The comments were reported on October 13, 2026, ahead of the upcoming IPL auction.
- Where
- Chennai, India.
- Why
- Dhoni missed IPL 2026 because of injury concerns, and his physical ability to continue is uncertain.
CSK return supporters
MS Dhoni
Return in IPL 2027
CSK return supporters
Kasi Viswanathan hopes Dhoni will continue playing for CSK, and Suresh Raina has urged him to return.
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has cited concerns about his body and has not said whether he will play.
Decision on playing
CSK return supporters
Viswanathan said the decision is Dhoni's.
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has not publicly announced his decision.
Dhoni did not play a match during the season because of injury concerns.
Dhoni joined the team's traditional lap of honour at Chepauk, and Raina urged him to return for IPL 2027.
Viswanathan said the decision on whether to play rests with Dhoni.
India Today reported Viswanathan's hope that Dhoni would return for IPL 2027.
- Age
- Dhoni was 45.
- IPL 2026
- Dhoni did not play a match.
- Potential return
- IPL 2027.
- Team
- Chennai Super Kings.
- CEO
- Kasi Viswanathan.
What people are saying
I have a feeling that the chances of him continuing to play for CSK are there. He is still a player, you know
He hasn't played, but he's still had a big influence on the team.
I told him you have given IPL 2026 a missed call. It won't count. You have to come back next year
Nahi yaar, body thoda waisa hai
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