Did R Ashwin drop a hint at MS Dhoni’s participation in the IPL 2026 game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)? Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial game of IPL 2026 at the Chepauk Stadium. It’s an important game for CSK in terms of playoff qualification, but fans are also keenly waiting for MS Dhoni to make an appearance. Dhoni hasn’t played for CSK in IPL 2026. He missed the initial leg due to injury, and just as he was about to return, he picked up another one and was ruled out.
Speculations are doing rounds that MS Dhoni might retire from IPL after playing his last game at Chepauk. Dhoni has time and again said that he wants to play his final match in front of home fans, and the upcoming game is the last league game CSK will play in Chennai this season. With uncertainty over CSK playoff qualification and Dhoni’s availability for next season, many believe that Dhoni might play his final game for CSK against SRH.
Fans decoded Ashwin’s post and said that the veteran might have just confirmed that MS Dhoni will not retire in IPL 2026.
Not happening today! In 2027? May beDon’t think any batting changes will happen.Akeal Hosein in ? #CSKVSRH
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 18, 2026
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How Can CSK Qualify?
CSK’s road to the playoffs is complicated, with several teams fighting neck and neck for the three spots remaining. CSK have played 12 games, winning six and losing as many. They need to win both the remaining games to reach 16 points and then wait for other results to go their way. If they beat SRH, and Rajasthan Royals lose at least one of the two remaining games, along with Punjab Kings losing their last game, CSK will qualify for the playoffs. If they lose to SRH, they’ll still have an outside chance, but they’ll need a lot of results to go their way to qualify.
