MS Dhoni has stayed back in Chennai and hasn’t travelled with the team to Delhi for the side’s next IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 5). Dhoni continues to recover from the calf injury he sustained ahead of the start of the season; however, a CSK official with access to the information has revealed that Dhoni is expected to be available at some stage during this edition. CSK has played nine matches thus far, with five league games remaining unless they qualify for the playoffs, which looks dicey. "He should be available at some stage," a CSK official said, as quoted by Cricbuzz.&nbsp;After the away clash against Delhi, Chennai will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) five days later, before facing them again for the return leg on May 15. Their penultimate game is a home game against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 18. CSK will travel to Ahmedabad to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 21 in their final group tie.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-debut-and-done-csk-all-rounder-ramakrishna-ghosh-out-for-season-with-foot-injury-1777883302798">IPL 2026 | Debut and Done: CSK all-rounder out for season with foot injury</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, Dhoni hasn’t played a single game this season, with his last appearance for CSK coming against GT in an away clash last season.&nbsp; &nbsp;As things stand, CSK sit in sixth position on the points table with four wins from nine contested matches. To qualify for the next stage, they must win at least four of their remaining five games.<h3>Mumbai Indians leave it to Rohit for participation</h3>Much like CSK’s Dhoni, the team’s rivals, the Mumbai Indians’ former captain Rohit Sharma, is also on the sidelines, recovering from a hamstring injury. Per the latest report, the franchise has left the decision on Rohit on whether to play the home game against Lucknow on Monday evening (May 4). &nbsp;Rohit has been away from action since April 12, but batted for almost an hour in nets on the match eve, indicating his return at some point during Mumbai’s remaining matches this season. Since Rohit suffered an injury, Mumbai has played five matches, losing four and with that, the chance to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs.

MS Dhoni stays in Chennai, missing CSK’s clash vs Delhi due to injury. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians await Rohit Sharma’s fitness call for the LSG game. Read more!

MS Dhoni has stayed back in Chennai and hasn’t travelled with the team to Delhi for the side’s next IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 5). Dhoni continues to recover from the calf injury he sustained ahead of the start of the season; however, a CSK official with access to the information has revealed that Dhoni is expected to be available at some stage during this edition. CSK has played nine matches thus far, with five league games remaining unless they qualify for the playoffs, which looks dicey. "He should be available at some stage," a CSK official said, as quoted by Cricbuzz. After the away clash against Delhi, Chennai will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) five days later, before facing them again for the return leg on May 15. Their penultimate game is a home game against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 18. CSK will travel to Ahmedabad to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 21 in their final group tie. Also read | IPL 2026 | Debut and Done: CSK all-rounder out for season with foot injury Meanwhile, Dhoni hasn’t played a single game this season, with his last appearance for CSK coming against GT in an away clash last season. As things stand, CSK sit in sixth position on the points table with four wins from nine contested matches. To qualify for the next stage, they must win at least four of their remaining five games. Mumbai Indians leave it to Rohit for participation Much like CSK’s Dhoni, the team’s rivals, the Mumbai Indians’ former captain Rohit Sharma, is also on the sidelines, recovering from a hamstring injury. Per the latest report, the franchise has left the decision on Rohit on whether to play the home game against Lucknow on Monday evening (May 4). Rohit has been away from action since April 12, but batted for almost an hour in nets on the match eve, indicating his return at some point during Mumbai’s remaining matches this season. Since Rohit suffered an injury, Mumbai has played five matches, losing four and with that, the chance to qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs.

MS Dhoni stays in Chennai, missing CSK’s clash vs Delhi due to injury. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians await Rohit Sharma’s fitness call for the LSG game. Read more!

Dhoni Injury Update: MS stays back in Chennai; Rohit Sharma’s participation uncertain for MI vs LSG

Both the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will leave it late on the matchday (April 23) to decide on the selections of their respective marquee players, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. The uncertainty surrounding their potential comebacks will remain under wraps until the toss time on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;While Rohit is sidelined with a hamstring injury, MS has yet to feature this season, recovering from a calf strain. The respective team doctors are monitoring the two. However, the two were part of their side’s training sessions at the venue on the match eve, putting in hard yards in the hope of attaining full fitness in time for the game. &nbsp;After missing CSK’s last six matches, MS Dhoni has travelled with the squad to Mumbai for the second consecutive time, while keeping wickets during Tuesday’s training. The next day, he was the first to hit the nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beyond-the-boundary-how-ms-dhoni-earned-the-uniform-respect-army-veteran-explains-lt-gen-vinod-bhatia-dhoni-news-csk-ipl-2026-1776855480947">Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains</a> &nbsp;Dhoni began his pre-game training with a few jogs alongside CSK physio Tommy Simsek before taking some time off to watch his teammates having a crack during the practice. Dhoni then geared up for his turn, starting with some tennis-ball knocking before entering the nets to face the pace battery of Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Aman Khan and Zak Foulkes. He batted for a while, for nearly 20 minutes, before taking a short break and returning to wrap up his evening with some throwdowns, a few of which were sent out of the park. &nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK would now be making a forced change for their marquee game against Mumbai, with their top run-getter, Ayush Mhatre, out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. CSK could bring in Gujarat batter Urvil Patel in his place, or use MS Dhoni as an Impact Sub, if needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;"A person like MS never really goes away," CSK bowling coach Eric Simons said of Dhoni's value in the dressing room. "He's always a presence. He's always there. He's always a resource for us. He's always someone we bounce off and get ideas and thoughts about. The tactic that we're using at the death has been something he's given a lot of insights into, a lot of thoughts around as well. He's always there as a resource." &nbsp;On the other hand, Rohit began his training with light jogs before facing just throwdowns, both right and left arm, without going for too many hits during his brief net session. &nbsp;On the points table, the two teams are languishing in the second half. While Mumbai is seventh on the table with two wins in four matches, CSK has equal points, but is eighth because of a poorer NRR.

MI vs CSK IPL 2026: Late fitness calls loom for Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni ahead of Wankhede clash. Can Mumbai or Chennai find a rhythm after injury setbacks?

Both the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will leave it late on the matchday (April 23) to decide on the selections of their respective marquee players, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. The uncertainty surrounding their potential comebacks will remain under wraps until the toss time on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While Rohit is sidelined with a hamstring injury, MS has yet to feature this season, recovering from a calf strain. The respective team doctors are monitoring the two. However, the two were part of their side’s training sessions at the venue on the match eve, putting in hard yards in the hope of attaining full fitness in time for the game. After missing CSK’s last six matches, MS Dhoni has travelled with the squad to Mumbai for the second consecutive time, while keeping wickets during Tuesday’s training. The next day, he was the first to hit the nets. Also read | Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains Dhoni began his pre-game training with a few jogs alongside CSK physio Tommy Simsek before taking some time off to watch his teammates having a crack during the practice. Dhoni then geared up for his turn, starting with some tennis-ball knocking before entering the nets to face the pace battery of Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Aman Khan and Zak Foulkes. He batted for a while, for nearly 20 minutes, before taking a short break and returning to wrap up his evening with some throwdowns, a few of which were sent out of the park. Meanwhile, CSK would now be making a forced change for their marquee game against Mumbai, with their top run-getter, Ayush Mhatre, out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. CSK could bring in Gujarat batter Urvil Patel in his place, or use MS Dhoni as an Impact Sub, if needed. "A person like MS never really goes away," CSK bowling coach Eric Simons said of Dhoni's value in the dressing room. "He's always a presence. He's always there. He's always a resource for us. He's always someone we bounce off and get ideas and thoughts about. The tactic that we're using at the death has been something he's given a lot of insights into, a lot of thoughts around as well. He's always there as a resource." On the other hand, Rohit began his training with light jogs before facing just throwdowns, both right and left arm, without going for too many hits during his brief net session. On the points table, the two teams are languishing in the second half. While Mumbai is seventh on the table with two wins in four matches, CSK has equal points, but is eighth because of a poorer NRR.

MI vs CSK IPL 2026: Late fitness calls loom for Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni ahead of Wankhede clash. Can Mumbai or Chennai find a rhythm after injury setbacks?

CSK, MI leave it late on matchday to decide on Rohit, Dhoni’s selections

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma would reportedly undergo scans on the hamstring injury he suffered during his side’s loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday at the Wankhede in IPL 2026. Recent reports suggest that Rohit’s availability for the next game against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be determined following the scans, making his participation doubtful for the match against the unbeaten PBKS side. Currently eighth on the table, MI has just one win in four contested matches thus far this season.&nbsp;Rohit retired hurt midway through Mumbai’s run chase on 19, walking back in discomfort as his team fell shy of the target by 18 runs. He smashed six and two fours during his brief stay. MI physio also attended to Rohit before the first ball of that over, only to return for the second ball and walk off the field afterwards.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rohit-sharma-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-for-mi-to-achieve-this-record-1776064404685">IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record</a> &nbsp;The only word from Mumbai’s camp was that Rohit has suffered a hamstring injury. &nbsp;"I'm not entirely sure yet - perhaps it's a bit of a hamstring issue - but I can't say for certain. I was in the dugout, so I don't have much information on it," Rohit’s MI teammate Sherfane Rutherford said in the post-match presser. &nbsp;In the four contested matches, Rohit has scored just 137 runs, including a fifty. He looked like returning to his old self during the home game against RCB before the hamstring cut short his stay at the crease. Meanwhile, Rohit last missed a match for Mumbai during the 2025 season, when he sat out of the game against LSG due to a knee issue.<h3>MI vs RCB in IPL 2026</h3>Bengaluru batted first in Mumbai and smashed a whopping 240 for four in 20 overs, with RCB’s top three scoring respective fifties. In the second innings, Mumbai lost two quick wickets after the Powerplay; they lost two more during the 13th over, which pulled them back. &nbsp;Although Sherfane Rutherford slammed his IPL best, an unbeaten 71 off just 31 balls, including nine sixes and a four, the hosts failed to chase the target, conceding their third loss this season.&nbsp;

Will Rohit Sharma play against PBKS? Mumbai Indians opener to undergo scans for a hamstring injury suffered during the MI vs RCB clash. Get the latest fitness updates, match analysis, and team news here.

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma would reportedly undergo scans on the hamstring injury he suffered during his side’s loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday at the Wankhede in IPL 2026. Recent reports suggest that Rohit’s availability for the next game against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be determined following the scans, making his participation doubtful for the match against the unbeaten PBKS side. Currently eighth on the table, MI has just one win in four contested matches thus far this season. Rohit retired hurt midway through Mumbai’s run chase on 19, walking back in discomfort as his team fell shy of the target by 18 runs. He smashed six and two fours during his brief stay. MI physio also attended to Rohit before the first ball of that over, only to return for the second ball and walk off the field afterwards. Also read | IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record The only word from Mumbai’s camp was that Rohit has suffered a hamstring injury. "I'm not entirely sure yet - perhaps it's a bit of a hamstring issue - but I can't say for certain. I was in the dugout, so I don't have much information on it," Rohit’s MI teammate Sherfane Rutherford said in the post-match presser. In the four contested matches, Rohit has scored just 137 runs, including a fifty. He looked like returning to his old self during the home game against RCB before the hamstring cut short his stay at the crease. Meanwhile, Rohit last missed a match for Mumbai during the 2025 season, when he sat out of the game against LSG due to a knee issue. MI vs RCB in IPL 2026 Bengaluru batted first in Mumbai and smashed a whopping 240 for four in 20 overs, with RCB’s top three scoring respective fifties. In the second innings, Mumbai lost two quick wickets after the Powerplay; they lost two more during the 13th over, which pulled them back. Although Sherfane Rutherford slammed his IPL best, an unbeaten 71 off just 31 balls, including nine sixes and a four, the hosts failed to chase the target, conceding their third loss this season.

Will Rohit Sharma play against PBKS? Mumbai Indians opener to undergo scans for a hamstring injury suffered during the MI vs RCB clash. Get the latest fitness updates, match analysis, and team news here.

IPL 2026: Blow to Mumbai Indians as Rohit Sharma set for scans, doubtful for PBKS clash - Report

WTC 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, had an injury scare just one day ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, London.

WTC 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team, had an injury scare just one day ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia at The Oval, London. On Tuesday, the Indian skipper injured his left thumb during the practice session. Rohit Sharma did not take part in the practice drills after the injury. Several key players, including Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill, attended the practice session. Rohit Sharma's injury scare adds a level of concern for Team India as they seek to win the World Test Championship against Australia, especially after their defeat in the WTC 2021 Final against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand. Rohit Sharma has expressed his desire to win the ICC WTC 2023 trophy for India. The Men in Blue have not been able to win an ICC title since 2013, despite several chances. The right-handed batsman assumed the captaincy across the formats after Virat Kohli stepped down after India's Test series loss in South Africa in 2022. When asked about the legacy he would leave as a captain, Rohit said, "Whether it's me or someone else, even the guys before, their role was to take Indian cricket forward and win as many games, as many championships as possible. For me also, it will be the same. I want to win championships. That is what you play for." ALSO READ | IND vs AUS WTC Final: How & where to watch World Test Championship Final 2023 LIVE on TV, mobile & laptop WTC Final: Rohit Sharma's injury scare Rohit Sharma's injury scare a day ahead of the WTC Final against Australia has raised concerns. The Indian captain is crucial to the team because he's a great leader and an exceptional player. He was among the most consistent players during the World Test Championship 2023 cycle. The Indian opener scored 242 runs from six innings, including a hundred, against the Aussies in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in March 2023. His absence from the field can change things at the last minute and impact Team India's overall performance. Rohit Sharma and Australia's captain Pat Cummins posed with the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) mace ahead of the WTC Final starting June 7, 2023. According to reports, Team India's management said that Rohit Sharma is completely fine and fit to play in the WTC 2023 Final starting Wednesday, June 7, at 3 PM IST. The match will be telecast live on all Star Sports TV channels and Disney+ Hotstar. WTC Final: Rohit Sharma's Squad India Squad for WTC Final: Rohit Sharma (c), Ravichandran Ashwin, KS Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Cheteshwar Pujara, Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Umesh Yadav Reserves: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav India's Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided an update on the injuries sustained by Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer during the first ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both Rohit and Iyer sustained injuries while batting and fielding respectively and didn't take the field in the second innings of the match.

Shreyas Iyer has&nbsp;subluxated his left shoulder in the 8th over while fielding. The Indian batsman has been taken for further scans and won't take any further part in the ongoing first ODI against England. Whereas Rohit Sharma&nbsp;was hit on the right elbow while batting and felt some pain later and won't take the field.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, India posted a mammoth total of 317/5 in 50 overs following a late blitz by debutant Krunal Pandya and KL Rahul. Earlier on the day, Shikhar Dhawan scored 98 runs to give India a good start while Virat Kohli also scored a sublime 56.

England, in reply, started the chase in a blistering fashion as openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy went after the Indian bowlers from the word go. The duo stitched a 135-run stand in just 14.2 overs before Roy was sent packing by Prasidh Krishna whereas&nbsp;Bairstow departed for 94.

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The visitors would be confident of chasing down the score following the kind of start they enjoyed. However, Indian bowlers would be looking to pick a couple of quick wickets to put pressure on England.&nbsp;After 24.1 overs, England were 175/4.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided an update on the injuries sustained by Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer during the first ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has provided an update on the injuries sustained by Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer during the first ODI against England at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both Rohit and Iyer sustained injuries while batting and fielding respectively and didn't take the field in the second innings of the match. Shreyas Iyer has subluxated his left shoulder in the 8th over while fielding. The Indian batsman has been taken for further scans and won't take any further part in the ongoing first ODI against England. Whereas Rohit Sharma was hit on the right elbow while batting and felt some pain later and won't take the field. ALSO READ: This one is for my dad: Krunal Pandya gets emotional after smashing fastest-ever 50 on ODI debut - Watch Meanwhile, India posted a mammoth total of 317/5 in 50 overs following a late blitz by debutant Krunal Pandya and KL Rahul. Earlier on the day, Shikhar Dhawan scored 98 runs to give India a good start while Virat Kohli also scored a sublime 56. England, in reply, started the chase in a blistering fashion as openers Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy went after the Indian bowlers from the word go. The duo stitched a 135-run stand in just 14.2 overs before Roy was sent packing by Prasidh Krishna whereas Bairstow departed for 94. ALSO READ: England provide injury update on Eoin Morgan and Sam Billings The visitors would be confident of chasing down the score following the kind of start they enjoyed. However, Indian bowlers would be looking to pick a couple of quick wickets to put pressure on England. After 24.1 overs, England were 175/4.

1st ODI: BCCI gives update on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer's injury