The legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni has started preparing for the upcoming IPL 2026, as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially kicked off their preseason camp. The five-time IPL champions are training at their High-Performance Centre in Navalur.
MS Dhoni batted in the nets with Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad while Sarfaraz Khan watched carefully and waited for his turn. The practice area was full of energy under the supervision of the assistant coaches S. Sriram and Rajeev Kumar in Navalur.
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Other Indian players also joined the first phase of camp, and they are Rahul Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Ayush Mhatre, Ramakrishna Ghosh, and Urvil Patel.
MS Dhoni’s funny dance in nets goes viral
The internet exploded when a video from CSK’s training camp showed the 44-year-old legend showing his fun side before IPL 2026. During batting practice, Dhoni smartly left a ball outside off stump. Right after that, he suddenly started dancing in a funny style.
Teammates burst into laughter as the video went viral on social media, and fans loved seeing this happy side of their hero. The former Indian captain looked fit, sharp, and hungry at the nets, making the CSK fans already feel excited for the next season.
MS DHONI’S GLIMPSES FROM YESTERDAY’S PRACTICE SESSION.
Mahi’s dance moves at 0:08 😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/cvYh8ufgwN
— ` (@WorshipDhoni) March 2, 2026
Okay, but what was that dance move at 0:09 @msdhoni ? 😂pic.twitter.com/YVLHvN8aJt
— 𝐍𝐞𝐡𝐚 (@Nehatweets__) March 1, 2026
MS Dhoni stuns fans with lean and fit look ahead of IPL 2026
Meanwhile, MS Dhoni has shocked everyone with his fresh look and strong body ahead of IPL 2026. The legendary cricketer landed in Chennai on February 28 to join the Chennai Super Kings camp, and people noticed that the former captain looks leaner and sharper.
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Before coming to Chennai, Dhoni trained hard in Ranchi. He spent several days at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi to prepare for the next season. Every day, he reportedly trained for almost five hours. He started around 1:30 in the afternoon. He batted in the nets for nearly two hours.
Smart changes for new season
The former CSK captain practiced match situations again and again. He worked on finishing games under pressure, just like he does in real matches. After batting, he moved to strength training. He focused on building power without putting too much stress on his body.
Instead of running long distances, he chose swimming. It helped him stay fit and protect his joints. Dhoni also made a smart change. He shifted to a lighter bat of 1.23 kg. This helps him swing faster and control shots better, especially against the fast bowlers.
Additionally, Dhoni followed his special tradition before joining the CSK camp. He visited the Deori Maa Temple in Tamar, nearly 60 kilometers from Ranchi. He performed puja and took blessings.
Dhoni’s CSK journey
Well, Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings have been together for the last 18 years. Under Dhoni’s captaincy, the CSK team lifted the IPL title in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 and also reached the playoffs 12 times in 14 seasons.
Dhoni has led the most matches as captain in league history. He also has the highest number of dismissals as a wicketkeeper. So far, the legendary cricketer has scored 5,439 runs in 278 IPL matches to his name.
For IPL 2026, CSK retained Dhoni for INR 4 crore under the uncapped player rule, which applies to Indian players who have not played international cricket for five years or more.
