Updated On: 26 January, 2026 08:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In the previous edition of the cash-rich league, the Chennai-based franchise ended up at the bottom of the points table, with just four victories in 14 matches. MS Dhoni managed to score 196 runs in 13 innings with an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17

MS Dhoni (Pic: File Pic)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar MS Dhoni has started his batting practice ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026.
The official social media handle of the CSK shared a video of him during the practice session, in which he has been seen focusing on defence and playing shots on the back foot.