Chennai's Dhoni to miss start of IPL season due to calf strain
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March 28 : Mahendra Singh Dhoni is expected to miss the opening two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Chennai Super Kings said on Saturday.
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhoni, who led Chennai to five titles before relinquishing the captaincy in 2024, has played exclusively in the IPL since retiring from international cricket in 2020.
The 44-year-old featured in all 14 of Chennai's matches last season, scoring a total of 196 runs as they finished bottom of the standings.
"MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of IPL," Chennai said in a statement.
Chennai, who last won the IPL in 2023, play their first match of the campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Monday. The IPL kicks off later on Saturday and will run until May 31.
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