Dhoni started practicing for IPL 2026Image Credit source: PTI
With the start of the new year, cricket fans have started the countdown. Although for most of the fans this is the countdown of T20 World Cup 2026, but when it comes to MS Dhoni’s fans, only IPL matters to them. In such a situation, they just start counting down the countdown for Dhoni’s return to the field and now Dhoni himself has increased the curiosity among his fans. Dhoni has started preparations for the IPL 2026 season in his city Ranchi itself.
For the last few seasons, there has been continuous speculation and rumors regarding Dhoni’s return to IPL. Once again the same situation prevailed when Dhoni ended the season captaining the team last year. But Chennai Super Kings officials had assured that Dhoni will return in the next season also. Now Dhoni himself has completely eliminated any remaining doubts and announced that he is returning.
Dhoni’s practice with his old teammate
Jharkhand Cricket Association (JSCA) recently posted a video on its Instagram account, which was of the nets at Ranchi Stadium. In this, Dhoni is seen getting ready for practice. Dhoni was seen taking out a new bat after wearing the yellow pads of his franchise CSK. During this time, Dhoni was accompanied by his junior from Jharkhand Cricket and former batsman Saurabh Tiwari, who had played with him in Team India, who himself looked ready for practice. Let us tell you that Saurabh Tiwari is now an officer in JSCA.
Dhoni’s last season?
Dhoni’s fans have liked this video very much and their hopes have increased that in this season too, they will get a chance to see their favorite ‘Thala’ wielding the bat and doing wonders with his agility behind the wicket. Now whether this will be Dhoni’s last IPL season or not, it will be known only after the tournament is over. As far as the 19th season of IPL is concerned, it will start from March 26 and will continue till May 31. However, the schedule of the new season has not been released yet.