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MS Dhoni Puts In 4.5-Hour Daily Drills in Ranchi for IPL 2026

CSK's chief says he will not retire before the tournament.

Overview

  • Dhoni has followed a fixed 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm routine at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi for about two months, according to a JSCA official.
  • He spends roughly an hour in the gym, two hours on power-hitting in the nets, conducts match simulations when the centre wicket is free, and finishes with 30 minutes of swimming.
  • CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan reiterated that the 44-year-old is expected to play in 2026 and will not retire before the season.
  • Coverage characterizes 2026 as a possible last season for Dhoni, though talk of a midseason farewell remains speculative from pundits.
  • Reports point to a CSK squad revamp after a last-place 2025 finish, including unconfirmed chatter about a Sanju Samson move that could ease Dhoni’s workload.