Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan has expressed confidence that MS Dhoni will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The 44-year-old legend has been a pivotal figure for CSK since the league began in 2008. Under his guidance, CSK has secured five IPL championships — in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 — as well as two Champions League T20 titles in 2010 and 2014.

If he plays in the 2026 season, it will mark Dhoni’s 17th year with Chennai Super Kings and his 19th overall in the IPL. The only exceptions to this were the two seasons he spent with the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant during CSK’s suspension alongside the Rajasthan Royals.

The CEO confirmed this information to Cricbuzz, stating, "MS has told us that he will be available for the next season,

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