Reports in the Indian media indicate that veteran Chennai Super Kings player MS Dhoni is increasingly likely to travel with the team for Friday’s match against Lucknow Super Giants [1][2]. Quoting Cricbuzz, Onlinekhabar reported that Chennai have already arranged Dhoni’s travel ticket along with the squad [1]. The Times of India also reported that Dhoni is likely to travel to Lucknow [2].
According to ABP Live, Dhoni has not yet been able to play in IPL 2026 after suffering a calf injury in camp early this season, but he has been seen doing light training and practicing in the nets at Chepauk [3]. The same report said the medical team is proceeding with caution [3].
Dhoni’s presence on the field remains the key question, as CSK does not appear to have publicly confirmed whether he will play [1][2][3]. In addition, an update attributed to sources within CSK and circulated in Indian media suggested that arrangements are being made for him to travel with the team, but that too has not appeared as an official press note [5].
While the rumor of his trip to Lucknow has raised excitement among supporters, whether Dhoni will actually take the field is likely to become clear only shortly before the match [1][2][3][5].