The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 win made two of their squad members winners of the title for three consecutive time. Only three players have ever completed a hat-trick of IPL titles. MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma are not among them.

MS Dhoni took a lap of honour around MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday after CSK's loss to SRH in IPL 2026 match.

MS Dhoni’s absence has defined Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 season, as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s side has struggled to transition into the post-Dhoni era

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan said the franchise has not discussed MS Dhoni's IPL 2027 plans yet, adding that any decision rests entirely with the former captain. He also backed Ruturaj Gaikwad to grow further as Chennai Super Kings skipper.

Uncertainty prevails over head coach Stephen Fleming's future but any immediate decision is unlikely with Dhoni himself likely to have a say

IPL 2026 delivered a harsh reality for cricket's biggest stars. Captains faltered, match-winners lost their touch, and franchise cornerstones appeared ordinary. From Rishabh Pant's record price tag to Suryakumar Yadav's lost magic,

Former captain MS Dhoni has missed the entire IPL 2026 season for Chennai Super Kings after suffering multiple injuries.

The speculations around Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League grew stronger after wife Sakshi and his close childhood friend Chittu were spotted in the stands during the Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash at Chepauk on Monday.