Veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is expected to play every game in the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), according to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan. However, he added that the team management will ultimately decide on his playing position.
The 19th edition of the IPL will begin on March 28, and the franchises have already started their training camps for the mega event. Players participating in the T20 World Cup will join the teams shortly before the start of the tournament.
MS Dhoni is set to play yet another campaign of IPL at the age of 44. There were some doubts about the participation of the former Indian captain, but the CSK CEO has clarified that the fan-favourite will play all the matches.
“He will play all the matches, according to me.” CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said.
When asked about MS Dhoni`s role in the team after the signing of Sanju Samson, Viswanathan said that the team management will take that call. Samson joined CSK after leaving the Rajasthan Royals.
“That I cannot say. The cricket staff will make that decision. Not by the administrative personnel. They will therefore determine whether he will play as an impact player, a batsman, or a wicketkeeper-batter.” Kasi Viswanathan added.
IPL schedule to be announced in the next couple of days
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia said that the schedule for the first 20 days of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) will be announced within the next two to three days, considering the election dates in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
In an interview with the ANI, Devajit Saikia said, “We will announce the first 20-day schedule of IPL in 2 or 3 days after considering the election dates in a few states and will announce the rest of the tournament schedule later”.
The IPL 2026 is set to kick off from March 28, the official broadcaster Star Sports confirmed on Sunday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the defending champions, having won their maiden IPL title last year.
(With IANS Input)
