IPL 2026: CSK to miss MS Dhoni’s experience in crucial early matches.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a fight against fitness and time. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered yet another significant setback just 24 hours before their IPL 2026 season opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Dewald Brevis, a rising talent from South Africa, has been formally ruled out of the first games, joining the five-time champions’ expanding list of casualties along with superstar MS Dhoni.
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On March 30, CSK will begin play at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The weakened Super Kings will need to immediately find a new balance against a strong Rajasthan Royals team. The youthful Indian core and recent recruits like Spencer Johnson are now under pressure to fill the void left by Brevis’ departure.
CSK have officially said Dhoni will be out for two weeks, but he may not be available before the last week of April.
A CSK official described Dhoni’s absence as a “big blow” that the franchise must deal with. “It is definitely a big blow for us and we’ll have to deal with it,” the senior CSK official told the publication.
Who Else is Missing From CSK?
The injury crisis at the Chepauk-based franchise is becoming a major headache for the management:
MS Dhoni: Dhoni remains sidelined for at least the first two weeks with a calf strain, leaving a void in both leadership and finishing power.
Nathan Ellis: The Australian pacer has been ruled out for the entire season with a hamstring injury. Spencer Johnson has replaced him.
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