‘Thala’ MS Dhoni is back and is expected to feature in his first game for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians. As the two most successful franchises in the T20 league’s history square off on Thursday, Dhoni is likely to be spotted behind the stumps, donning the wicket-keeper’s gloves after a long wait. Former CSK all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin confirmed that Dhoni has been declared fit for return and is expected to replace the franchise’s new recruit, Sanju Samson, in the wicket-keeper’s role.