# MS Dhoni Sidelined: CSK’s IPL Shock

URL: https://technosports.co.in/ms-dhoni-sidelined-csks-ipl-shock/  
Published: 2026-07-01  
Updated: 2026-07-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Big blow for Chennai Super Kings! Cricket legend MS Dhoni is ruled out for the first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to a nagging calf strain. As the five-time champions prepare to face Rajasthan Royals, the squad faces a tactical crisis. Will marquee signing Sanju Samson step up, or will the franchise lean on rising stars to fill the void?