MS Dhoni close to CSK return against Mumbai Indians? Video shows ex-skipper keeps wickets for first time in IPL 2026

There are chances MS Dhoni might make a return for the first time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain was pictured keeping wickets for the first time during training in 2026. Dhoni, was initially ruled out for two weeks due to a side strain. But Dhoni's took more time than the two-week limit.

According to multiple reports, Dhoni kept wickets for close to 30 minutes, as well as batting at the Wankhede stadium. It must be noted that, Dhoni has been batting at the nets for quite a few days but did not don the wicketkeeping gloves before Tuesday in the 2026 season.

CSK meet Mumbai Indians on Tuesday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, and it would be surprise it Dhoni finds his name in the playing XI or in the impact subs list against the Hardik Pandya's side. The 44-year-old also had fun behind the wickets with one of the young CSK batters and faced the likes of Jamie Overton and Matt Henry - the fastest CSK pacers in 2026.

A five-time IPL-winning captain, Dhoni's incl